ARE INTERPOL’S NOTICES BEING POLITICALLY EXPLOITED?

Why in the news?

  • Interpol, a global entity with 194 member countries, faces scrutiny over its notice system’s potential political exploitation, especially concerning blue corner notices.
source:slideserve

About Allegations of Misuse :

  • Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, and Tunisia face political misuse allegations with significant red notices.
  • Interpol tightens oversight for red notices, but challenges persist, especially with the rising number of blue notices.
  • Activists criticize Interpol for perceived failure in enforcing rules against political activities.
  • 194-country Interpol under scrutiny for potential political misuse of notice system
What is Blue Corner Notices?

●  Blue corner notices, known as “enquiry notices,” share crime-related information pre-criminal charges.

What is Red Corner Notices?

·   Red corner notices follow criminal convictions, enabling arrest and extradition.