Morocco hosts 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly – a blueprint for the future and the Silver Notice here to stay

Morocco hosted the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly in November 2025, and we have previously examined what is on the agenda, as well as the strengthening cooperation between Morocco and China. In addition, we have detailed how the Assembly opened with a commitment to enhancing international cooperation, and described updates relating to cybercrime and the newly elected Executive Committee Members.

We now provide an update from the conclusion of the Assembly, including developments on the progress of the INTERPOL Silver Notice.

What was the conclusion of the Assembly?

Unsurprisingly, the INTERPOL General Assembly concluded with delegates approving a series of resolutions aimed at strengthening international police cooperation to disrupt transnational organised crime.  These include specific measures targeting evolving global threats such as cybercrime, illicit financing and scam centres.

INTERPOL’s 2026-2030 Strategic Framework, titled “Together against Crime”, is built in three core pillars:

• Be the trusted global information “hub” for law enforcement
• Provide world-class investigative and operational support
• Serve as the leading voice of law enforcement worldwide

What about the INTEPROL Silver Notice?

We have been tracking the progress of the INTEPOL Silver Notice:

What is INTERPOL’s Silver Notice?

The Silver Notice featured again at the Assembly during a panel titled “Tackling Organised Crime and Emerging Threats”, which brought together law enforcement representatives from Belgium, Botswana, Canada and New Zealand. The panel welcomed the progress of the Silver Notice project, aimed at tracing and recovering criminal assets.

This aligns with the conclusion that we previously reached:

INTERPOL Silver Notice – here to stay!

What does this mean going forward?

At the 2024 meeting, Morocco was elected Vice-President for Africa by a majority vote, signalling a renewed commitment to strengthening law enforcement across the continent.

Recently we discussed an INTERPOL cybercrime operation in Africa targeting crypto-related scams, as well as a recent meeting to address organised crime across Africa.

We have also discussed Operation Serengeti, which resulted in thousands of arrests and the dismantling over 134,000 scam operations.

How Gherson can help

Those who suspect that they may be subject to INTERPOL measures, including a Red (or Blue) Notice and diffusion, should take heed.

Gherson Solicitors continue to receive requests for expert advice and assistance from those who believe they may have outstanding financial issues. That advice tackles:

1. How best to approach a possible INTERPOL notice;
2. Preparing for potential criminal proceedings / an extradition request;
3. Preparing for a situation where a civil matter or commercial dispute could be used to initiate bogus criminal proceedings; and
4. Even exploring the possibility of instigating civil litigation proceedings to recover any misappropriated assets.

Gherson have previously written a series of blogs designed to assist those who suspect they may be subject to INTERPOL measures (including a Blue and a Red Notice):

• INTERPOL and Red Notice Challenges
• How to Remove an INTERPOL Red Notice
• INTERPOL Red Notices and Extradition
• How do I know if I am subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice?
• What is INTERPOL’s Silver Notice?
• INTERPOL UPDATE – India charges 8 people in first Interpol Silver Notice Case
• What is an INTERPOL Yellow Notice?
• What is an INTERPOL-United Nations Security Council Special Notice?
• What is an INTERPOL Purple Notice?
• What is an INTERPOL Green Notice and can it be challenged?
• What is an INTERPOL Orange Notice and can it be challenged?
• What is the purpose of an INTERPOL Blue Notice, and can it be challenged?
• What is an INTERPOL Blue Notice?

Gherson has over 36 years of experience in assisting with all aspects of INTERPOL, Red Notice challenges and extradition. If you would like to speak to us in respect of any of the issues raised in this blog or about your specific circumstances,  do not hesitate to contact us for advice, send us an e-mail, or alternatively, follow us on X, Facebook, or LinkedIn to stay-up-to-date.

The information in this blog is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice.  Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position.  Gherson accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from accessing or reliance on information contained in this blog.  For formal advice on the current law please do not hesitate to contact Gherson.  Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Gherson.

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