Silver Notice
The Interpol Silver Notice is a relatively new tool in international law enforcement practice, created to combat crimes related to money laundering and the use of virtual currencies. It is aimed at strengthening international cooperation and protecting citizens from threats arising from criminal activity. If you have received a Silver Notice, our Interpol lawyers are always ready to provide legal advice.
What is an INTERPOL Silver Notice?
The idea of creating a Silver Notice was first proposed at the 84th INTERPOL General Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda in 2015. The notice was intended to allow INTERPOL to “track criminals, sponsors of terrorism and others who use virtual currencies such as Bitcoin to move and store illicit funds beyond the reach of law enforcement and other authorities.” The Silver Notice is used to prevent crime and protect the interests of citizens at the international level. After all, with every successful laundering of criminal money, any country becomes more prone to crime.
What is the main purpose of the Silver Notice?
The main purpose of the INTERPOL Silver Notice is to promote international cooperation and increase the speed of return of illicitly obtained assets located in a foreign jurisdiction. This notice is used to obtain information on the location of individuals who may be at risk as a result of criminal activity. The Silver Notice allows law enforcement agencies to exchange data to quickly respond to situations that require intervention. In the international law enforcement community, the Silver Notice is actively used to create a reliable network to protect citizens and eliminate threats.
Who is entitled to issue a Silver Notice?
The process of issuing a Silver Notice depends on several factors. The right to issue it has the competent authorities of the INTERPOL member countries, such as the national INTERPOL bureaus and various law enforcement agencies. In order to issue such a notice, the authorities must present clear evidence of a threat posed by a specific person, including possible scenarios and protective measures. The main criteria for issuing a Silver Notice by INTERPOL are the presence of evidence of a threat and the need for rapid international cooperation to prevent crime. Cooperation between different countries through INTERPOL allows for the formation of effective and coordinated actions, which ensures maximum security for citizens.
Can Silver Notices be abused?
Despite its good intentions, Interpol Silver Notices can be subject to abuse. One example is when governments, when pursuing their opponents, may misuse the notice to eliminate a threat, which may lead to wrongful arrests or prosecutions. A hypothetical scenario could be the use of a Silver Notice to freeze assets and interfere unfairly with an individual’s private affairs, which in turn could cause legal violations for both the issuing country and Interpol as a whole. It is therefore important to ensure that the process of issuing such notices is strictly monitored and supervised.
How can Interpol-Stop help you?
If you need to understand the issues related to Interpol Silver Notices, our company Interpol-Stop offers its services. We specialize in helping in complex legal situations and have a team of experts who deeply understand the processes and mechanisms associated with Interpol.
Our experience in this area allows us to successfully handle cases related to the protection of the rights of citizens at risk due to silver notices. We help clients understand the legal nuances and provide qualified support at every stage. Our results prove our reputation as a reliable partner in matters related to security and protection of rights.
