Our lawyers successfully challenged the misuse of Interpol’s Red Notice mechanism in a case of economic persecution. By proving that the accusations were unfounded and politically motivated, we secured the removal of the Red Notice and restored our client’s rights.
The Facts
The client, a local entrepreneur in Kyrgyzstan, became the target of business competitors seeking to redistribute property.
Criminal prosecution was used as a tool of pressure, with accusations of attempted murder fabricated to place the client on the wanted list.
The client was arrested in absentia, and a Red Notice was issued through Interpol channels.
Upon review, it was established that the information in the Interpol system concerned a different individual, not our client.
The Interpol Law Firm arguments
Our lawyers demonstrated that the accusations were fabricated and politically motivated, aimed at seizing property and eliminating business competition.
We provided detailed analysis of the circumstances of the alleged crime, including time, place, motive, and media reports, showing clear inconsistencies.
The arguments established reasonable doubt regarding the client’s involvement and highlighted violations of Interpol’s rules on data integrity and lawful use of its mechanisms.
A formal request was submitted to the Commission for the Control of Interpol’s Files (CCF) to remove the Red Notice and delete all related data.
The Commission’s findings
The CCF confirmed that the client had no connection to the alleged crime.
It was established that the attempted murder was spontaneous, not planned, and therefore could not involve conspiracy or organized participation.
The case was linked to political movements in Kyrgyzstan, further undermining the legitimacy of the charges.
The Commission recognized violations in the misuse of Interpol tools and accepted the arguments presented by our lawyers.
The Outcome
The international search initiated by Kyrgyzstan was terminated.
The Red Notice and all related data concerning the client were removed from Interpol’s databases.
The client’s rights were fully restored, and the case highlighted the importance of legal oversight in preventing economic and political persecution through misuse of Interpol mechanisms.