HomePre-emptive Request & Temporary Measures in INTERPOL
Background: Victims or Accused?
In 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York sentenced Pablo Renato Rodriguez, co-founder of the AirBit Club cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, to 12 years in prison. This fraudulent operation affected victims across multiple continents—including our clients, who were formally recognized as victims by the U.S. Department of Justice.
However, in a disturbing twist, some INTERPOL member states initiated proceedings against our clients, accusing them of participating in the same scheme in other jurisdictions. This contradictory legal situation—being declared victims in the United States while simultaneously accused in foreign jurisdictions—demonstrates the deep legal conflict that can arise in transnational cases.
Our Legal Strategy: Pre-emptive Request to INTERPOL
To protect our clients from wrongful international prosecution, our legal team filed a pre-emptive request with the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF). This proactive legal instrument is designed to prevent the publication or dissemination of unjustified red notices or diffusions before they happen.
In our filing, we stressed the conflict of jurisdiction and potential abuse of the INTERPOL system, showing that prosecuting victims of a crime as alleged perpetrators in another country undermines both fairness and international legal standards.
Outcome: Temporary Measures Granted
As a result of our pre-emptive submission, the CCF decided to implement temporary measures. This included restricting access to INTERPOL data relating to our clients by other member countries. These interim protections help ensure that any further use of INTERPOL channels is compliant with its rules on neutrality, data accuracy, and human rights.
This outcome not only safeguarded our clients’ rights and freedoms but also highlighted how the pre-emptive mechanism can serve as a powerful legal shield in cases of multi-jurisdictional confusion and abuse of red notice mechanisms.
If you are being investigated or threatened with a red notice despite being a victim, or if you’re facing prosecution in one country for actions recognized as lawful or victimized in another—you need experienced legal intervention now.
Contact our team of INTERPOL defence lawyers to explore pre-emptive protection and safeguard your rights before unjust measures take effect.
