In February 2025, the High Court of England and Wales halted the extradition of Indian businessman, Sanjay Bhandari, to India. The Court held that there was a real risk that Mr Bhandari’s human rights under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) would be violated if he were to be extradited. This post analyses the … Continued
We have been providing regular updates with detailed accounts of INTERPOL’s developments and initiatives to enhance its transnational financial crime fighting capabilities, both at the domestic and international levels. In our most recent articles, we have summarised INTERPOL’s activities across China and Africa, explored the outcomes of the latest meeting in Singapore and taken another … Continued
Last year, we highlighted an amusing coincidence: in November 2024, Glasgow hosted both the New York band Interpol and the international criminal police organisation INTERPOL at the same time. This was because the 92nd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly took place from 4 – 7 November 2024 in Glasgow. This year, Morocco will be … Continued
On Sunday, 19 October 2025, thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris and stole nine items of priceless jewellery. It is reported that the thieves used basic tools to carry out the theft. Although one of the stolen items was reportedly dropped by the thieves whilst escaping from the Louvre, the remaining pieces are … Continued
We have recently explored India’s growing focus on increasing successful extraditions and the use of INTERPOL Red Notices. It is now being reported that the Indian CBI has achieved a significant reduction in the processing time of notices – from 14 months to three. This reflects India’s strengthening international cooperation in tracking fugitives. We have … Continued
Recent data suggests India has issued more INTERPOL Red Notices than ever before, demonstrating a determined effort to strengthen its international enforcement reach. This trend aligns with the government’s objective to improve extradition outcomes and streamline cooperation with foreign authorities. For UK-based individuals or businesses, this shift could increase exposure to international requests and potential … Continued
Kuwait’s recent high-level visit to INTERPOL marks a significant moment for international law enforcement cooperation across the Middle East. As INTERPOL’s regional partnerships expand, individuals with unresolved legal, financial or commercial disputes in the region could face an increased risk of investigation or enforcement action. We have previously written about how developments in enhanced information … Continued
Securing bail in an extradition case in the UK is rarely a straightforward matter. The Court’s primary concern is always whether you will “fail to surrender” and flee the jurisdiction. To allay these fears, a judge will almost always require financial safeguards to be put in place. These most often take the form of “security” … Continued
What is electronic monitoring? Electronic monitoring involves attaching a small, lightweight device, typically to your ankle, which tracks your movements and ensures you comply with specific bail conditions. These devices are a powerful tool for the Court, as they provide a high degree of assurance that you will not abscond while on bail. The Court … Continued
A primary concern for individuals in the UK who are subject to an extradition request is securing bail while your case is being heard. Getting bail means that you can wait for a decision on your extradition at home rather than in custody. Therefore, a bail application is often made at the first court appearance … Continued
What happened in Andrysiewicz Ewa Andrysiewicz, a Polish national, was convicted in Poland in 2016 of fraud offences. The sentence was initially suspended but later activated following breaches of the suspension conditions. In 2020, Poland issued a warrant for her extradition to serve the full two-year sentence. By that time, Ms Andrysiewicz had been living … Continued
An INTERPOL diffusion is a tool used to assist jurisdictions across the world in locating, detaining and returning individuals suspected of involvement in criminal activity. In a previous article, we discussed the difference between an INTERPOL Red Notice and an INTERPOL Diffusion. What issues are caused by an INTERPOL Diffusion? An INTERPOL diffusion can have … Continued