Morocco hosts 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly – Assembly starts with strong commitment to strengthening international cooperation

Last year we explained how, by a bizarre coincidence, November 2024 saw Glasgow hosting both the New York band Interpol and also the international criminal police organisation INTERPOL.

This year, Morocco is hosting the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly in November 2025, and we have previously examined what is on the agenda as well as well closely examined strengthen cooperation between Morocco and China.

What will happen at the Assembly?

As explained, at the Assembly there will be a range of issues discussed, including identifying and disrupting transnational organised crime, dismantling scam centres, expansion of INTERPOL’s global policing capabilities, women in policing, and the INTERPOL Silver Notice.

So far, Morocco’s Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance has made a strong opening, reiterating that

“Our willingness to host the General Assembly stands from our firm commitment to strengthening multi-lateral security cooperation, and its importance in combatting transnational organised crime.

“Because security challenges transcend national borders, it has become imperative for us to create joint and indivisible security structures, in which national partners cooperate with INTERPOL and international stakeholders.”

In addition, INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi has stated that:

“In Marrakech this week, we celebrate what we have built together, the beginning of the future we are building together. The next phase of our journey starts here, guided by the roadmap we have crafted collectively, a framework that will steer our efforts over the next five years. 

“I have worked closely with the Executive Committee and both Secretaries General, to drive this transformation, and I trust they will continue to advance this path. 

“Let this General Assembly remind us that service never ends, and that in every border crossed, every life protected, and every act of courage, INTERPOL thrives in all of us.”

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 law enforcement in Africa.

Indeed, recently we discussed an INTERPOL cybercrime operation in Africa targeting scams involving crypto, as well as a recent meeting to discuss organised crime across Africa.

We have also recent discussed operation Serengeti, which resulted in thousands of arrests and over 134,000 scam operations dismantled.

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.

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