Our lawyers successfully addressed the misuse of Interpol’s system in a case initiated by Moldova. The international search request was deemed inconsistent with Interpol requirements, and the client’s data was removed from the organization’s databases, ensuring protection from unlawful prosecution.
The Facts
Moldova requested an Interpol Red Notice against our client, alleging fraud.
Based on this request, the client was detained in Ukraine.
Despite the charges, the client applied for asylum, and extradition was denied.
The Red Notice continued to restrict the client’s freedom of movement and exposed him to ongoing harassment.
The Interpol Law Firm arguments
Our lawyers emphasized that the issuance of the Red Notice violated Interpol’s rules and standards, particularly concerning the rational use of its information systems.
We highlighted that more than half of abuses within Interpol relate to misuse of the Red Notice mechanism, and this case was a clear example.
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 from Interpol’s databases.
The Commission’s findings
The CCF confirmed that the data concerning our client had already been removed.
The removal was initiated by the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Moldova itself, acknowledging the inconsistencies in the case.
As a result, the client was no longer subject to an Interpol Red Notice or listed on Moldova’s international wanted list.
The Outcome
The Red Notice was lifted, and all data concerning the client was excluded from Interpol’s databases.
The client regained the ability to cross borders freely without fear of unlawful detention.
This case demonstrated the importance of legal oversight in preventing abuse of Interpol’s mechanisms and securing fair treatment for individuals.