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Extradition Treaty: Legal Framework for International Surrender of Fugitives Author: Thomas R. Hendricks, Senior Legal Content Specialist | Reviewed by: Dr. Maria Chen, International Law Consultant | Last Updated: January 15, 2025 An extradition treaty is a formal legal agreement between two or more countries that permits one state to surrender a person to another […]

Asset Recovery in 2026: Key Legal Tools, Cross-Border Enforcement Risks, and What Changes for Claimants Asset recovery is the legal process of locating, freezing, and reclaiming property or funds that have been stolen, hidden, or unlawfully transferred through fraud, corruption, bankruptcy, or criminal activity, using investigative tools, court orders, and cross-border enforcement mechanisms (INTERPOL Global […]

A Rotterdam logistics company processed a routine shipment to Dubai in January 2026. Three months later—after the goods had arrived and been paid for—OFAC’s enforcement division issued a pre-penalty notice. The Dubai entity had been added to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List three days before the transaction cleared. The company faced a proposed civil […]

When Do You Need a Crypto Lawyer? 9 High-Risk Situations Involving Exchanges, Wallets, and Digital Asset Seizures You need a crypto lawyer when facing regulatory investigations, exchange collapses, asset seizures, token launches, tax disputes, or cross-border enforcement actions. These situations demand specialized knowledge of blockchain forensics, securities law classification, and anti-money-laundering compliance that general practitioners […]

What Is the CCF? The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) is INTERPOL’s independent supervisory body, established under Article 36 of INTERPOL’s Constitution. It operates separately from the General Secretariat and is mandated to ensure that INTERPOL’s data processing complies with the organisation’s rules — in particular, its Statute on the Processing of […]

What happens if Interpol finds you? The short answer: INTERPOL itself cannot arrest you — but it can trigger your arrest by local police anywhere in its 195 member countries. This guide explains the INTERPOL process, what it means for you, and what legal options you have. What Does It Mean for Interpol to “Find” […]

The United States has a constitutional obligation for states to extradite fugitives to one another — but the reality is more nuanced. While no US state is technically a “non-extradition state” under federal law, governors retain discretionary powers that can delay or block interstate extradition in certain cases. Understanding this distinction matters whether you are […]

Can you get a passport with a warrant? In most cases, yes — but with important exceptions. Whether a warrant affects your passport depends on the type of warrant, the jurisdiction, and whether federal agencies have placed a flag on your record. This guide explains everything you need to know. The General Rule: Warrants and […]