HomeIncorrect Interpol Alert Blocking Travel
The lawyers identified irregularities in the Red Notice’s design, filed a request for its removal with CCF, and provided the client with guidance on how to overcome the restrictions.
Case Overview
A client was recently informed that an Interpol Red Notices had been issued under their name for an alleged robbery. The client, who has no criminal history, was shocked by this development and sought urgent legal assistance to access the case details and clear their name. They required expert legal support to challenge the notice and prevent further legal or travel complications.
Legal Challenges in Red Notice Removal
This case presented multiple legal obstacles:
- Incorrectly Issued Notice: Establishing that the Red Notice was improperly issued and did not meet Interpol’s legal criteria.
- Jurisdictional Limitations: The client’s legal representatives in France lacked the expertise or authority to challenge Interpol’s notice directly.
- Violation of Free Movement Rights: The notice severely restricted the client’s ability to travel internationally, impacting both personal and professional activities.
- Request to Interpol’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF): Preparing a legal challenge to request the deletion of the Red Notice through Interpol’s official channels.
Result
The legal team reviewed the client’s case and determined that the Red Notice did not comply with Interpol’s regulations. A formal request for removal was submitted to the Commission for the Control of Files (CCF), citing procedural errors and human rights violations. The client received guidance on how to handle travel restrictions while awaiting the final decision.
The case demonstrated the importance of legal expertise in navigating Interpol Red Notices and ensuring due process is upheld.
