Senior Partner
Dmytro Konovalenko
Service:
A Canadian citizen asked for legal help after finding out about an INTERPOL Red Notice. The notice came from Iran and was filed by their ex-husband in 2017. He used it to pressure them over a property dispute. The client first learned about it when trying to enter the United States. Border officers informed them about the Red Notice but let them in. However, on the next attempt, they were denied entry. They were told the first approval was a mistake. The client did not know how to clear their name and needed legal support.
Legal Challenges:
The case was complicated. The Red Notice was linked to a theft accusation. The client insisted they were innocent. They said the claim was a way to force them to give up property. INTERPOL rules say Red Notices should be reviewed and removed after five years if there is no legal action. However, this notice stayed active for longer. The client’s ability to travel was limited, which affected their life and work.
To remove the Red Notice, strong proof was needed to show that the claims were false and motivated by personal reasons. The legal team collected documents about the property dispute. These documents showed the case was not a real criminal matter. The case was sent to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) with a request to delete the notice. The legal team relied on their expertise in red notice removal to build the case.
The Commission’s Decision
After reviewing the evidence, the CCF decided in favor of the client. The Commission found that the Red Notice was unfair. It was based on a private dispute, not a real criminal case. INTERPOL deleted the notice. This allowed the client to travel freely again. They no longer had to worry about being arrested or stopped at borders. The case was successfully resolved, and the client could return to their normal life.