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A Canadian citizen sought legal assistance to remove an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by authorities in Dubai. The notice was linked to a financial matter involving a breach of trust. Despite residing in Canada, the client faced significant travel restrictions and legal uncertainties due to the Red Notice. They sought legal expertise to challenge the notice and restore their ability to travel freely.
Legal Challenges:
The main challenge was demonstrating that the Red Notice did not meet INTERPOL’s standards for legitimacy and fairness. Financial disputes, including breach of trust cases, can sometimes be subject to civil rather than criminal resolution, raising concerns about the proportionality of issuing a Red Notice.
The legal team gathered evidence to argue that the Red Notice was improperly applied under INTERPOL’s framework. They reviewed the financial dispute’s legal background, examining whether it was a private contractual issue rather than a criminal offense. Additionally, the team assessed Dubai’s legal system and its approach to financial disputes, ensuring that the case met the necessary criteria for removal. A detailed request was then submitted to INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF) for review. Further considerations on challenging Red Notices from Dubai were analyzed with reference to red notice in the UAE.
The Commission’s Decision
After a thorough assessment, the CCF ruled in favor of the client. The Commission determined that the Red Notice was disproportionate to the nature of the financial dispute and did not align with INTERPOL’s principles. Consequently, INTERPOL removed the notice, allowing the client to travel freely without legal restrictions. This decision reaffirmed the importance of ensuring that financial disputes are not misused to justify international law enforcement alerts.