Morocco hosts 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly – updates on cybercrime and new Executive Committee members

Morocco is hosting the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly in November 2025. We have previously examined what is on the agenda, as well as commenting on the strengthening cooperation between Morocco and China. We have also discussed how the Assembly opened with a strong commitment to enhancing international cooperation.

This update summarises the latest developments from the Assembly, including INTERPOL’s renewed focus on cybercrime and the appointment of new Executive Committee members.

What are the updates from the Assembly?

A coordinated approach to combating cybercrime

The INTERPOL General Assembly has reportedly urged member states to adopt a unified approach to combatting cybercrime.

This was delivered through a statement highlighting the importance of secure police communication systems, increased engagement at conferences of States Parties and the need to integrate INTERPOL’s mechanisms into relevant UK and multilateral structures.

INTERPOL’s focus on cybercrime is an issue we have explored in previous blogs:

INTERPOL cybercrime update: Africa operation leads to arrests and recoveries

INTERPOL update: cybercrime in two thirds of African countries rising

INTERPOL elects six new members to its Executive Committee, including a new President and Vice President for Asia

The General Assembly has elected a new President and several members of the Executive Committee, who will be responsible for strategic guidance and implementation of the General Assembly’s decisions. The newly elected officials are:

President – Lucas Philippe (France)

Vice President for Asia – Wang Yong (China)

Delegate for Africa – Issam Fetoui (Tunisia)

Delegate for Africa – Mohamed Ibrahim Amin (Kenya)

Delegate for Asia – Kazumi Ogasawara (Japan)

Delegate for Europe – Stefano Carvelli (Italy)

What does this mean going forward?

At the 2024 meeting, Morocco was elected Vice President for Africa by majority vote, signalling a renewed commitment to law enforcement cooperation in Africa.

We have recently discussed an INTERPOL cybercrime operation in Africa targeting scams involving crypto, a recent meeting on organised crime across Africa, as well as operation Serengeti, which resulted in thousands of arrests and the dismantling of 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.

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