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Can a Silver Notice affect my assets even if I have not been charged with a crime?
It can. The Silver Notice, which INTERPOL is currently piloting, is a request for information to help locate and identify assets linked to a person’s criminal activities; it is not a conviction or a court finding. The notice itself does not freeze assets, but member countries may use the information obtained to seek seizure, confiscation […]
How long does a CCF challenge to a Silver Notice typically take to resolve?
The CCF applies its general time limits to Silver Notices: it must decide on an access request within four months, and on a correction or deletion request within nine months, of the request being declared admissible (the latter can be extended in particular cases). In practice, the whole process from an initial access request to […]
Will challenging a Silver Notice alert the requesting country to my location or legal strategy?
Filing a CCF challenge does not automatically disclose your current location. The CCF communicates with the requesting state’s National Central Bureau to obtain their position on your challenge, but this exchange concerns the legal grounds rather than your whereabouts. However, the requesting state will learn that you are legally represented and contesting the notice. Strategic […]
Can assets frozen due to a Silver Notice be released before the CCF challenge concludes?
Asset freezes are typically imposed by national authorities rather than Interpol directly. Releasing frozen assets requires action in the freezing jurisdiction — either through domestic court applications or negotiation with the relevant financial institution. A pending CCF challenge can support such applications by demonstrating that the underlying notice is contested on legitimate grounds. In certain […]
What happens to a Silver Notice if the underlying criminal case in the requesting country is dismissed?
Dismissal of the underlying case does not automatically delete the Silver Notice. The requesting state’s National Central Bureau must formally request withdrawal, which often requires active follow-up. In practice, notices linked to closed cases may remain in Interpol’s database for some time due to administrative delays. If the requesting state fails to act, a CCF […]
Can a Silver Notice be issued against corporate assets, or only assets owned by individuals?
Silver Notices, introduced as a pilot in 2025, are used to request information on assets linked to a person’s criminal activities, and these can include businesses and assets held through them, such as financial accounts and properties. This creates particular complexity for legitimate business partners and shareholders who may face collateral consequences. Challenging a corporate […]
