Senior Partner
Anatoly Yarovyi
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A client accused in Mexico for alleged politically motivated reasons sought legal assistance after experiencing persistent issues with Interpol notices. While the red notice against them had been successfully removed, the client continued to face detentions at airports due to the existence of a blue notice. This ongoing issue severely disrupted their freedom of movement and professional activities, leading them to contact Anatoly Yarovyi for help in addressing and removing the blue notice.
Challenges in Resolving Blue Notice Issues
Unlike red notices, blue notices are used to gather information about a person’s identity, location, or activities. They can still cause significant complications during international travel. In this case, the challenge lay in proving that the blue notice was unjustified and unnecessary, particularly after the red notice had already been cleared. The legal team needed to demonstrate that the blue notice was being improperly maintained and that it continued to harm the client’s fundamental rights.
Anatoly Yarovyi’s team meticulously reviewed the details of the client’s case and gathered evidence to show that the blue notice served no legitimate purpose. They prepared a comprehensive submission to the Commission for the Control of Interpol’s Files (CCF), emphasizing the political motivations behind the original allegations and the absence of any credible basis for further tracking or detentions.
The Commission’s Decision
The CCF carefully examined the legal team’s submission and found the arguments compelling. Acknowledging the lack of justification for the blue notice and its adverse impact on the client’s rights, the CCF ordered its removal from Interpol’s databases. As a result, the client regained full freedom of movement and was no longer subject to unnecessary detentions during international travel. This resolution not only provided relief to the client but also reaffirmed the importance of challenging politically motivated misuse of Interpol notices. The successful red notice removal set a key precedent in this case. It highlighted the legal team’s persistence in addressing issues from politically charged allegations.