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Can a Red Notice be issued for a civil or commercial dispute?
No. Interpol’s rules prohibit Red Notices for purely civil or commercial matters. In practice, however, some countries attempt to use criminal charges to pursue what are essentially commercial disputes. This is a well-recognised ground for CCF challenge, and our Interpol Red Notice Removal Lawyers have successfully argued this in multiple cases.
What is a ‘red corner notice’?
‘Red corner notice’ is an informal term — sometimes used in South Asian countries — for an Interpol Red Notice. The colour-coding system comes from the colour of the corner of the paper notice format historically used by Interpol. It refers to exactly the same type of notice.
How many active Interpol Red Notices are there?
Interpol publishes approximately 7,000–8,000 Red Notices on its public website. However, a significant additional number of notices are kept confidential at the request of the issuing country. The total number of active notices (public and confidential) is considerably higher.
Is an Interpol Red Notice the same as an arrest warrant?
No. A Red Notice is an international request for location and provisional arrest — it is not a court-issued arrest warrant. Its legal effect varies by country. However, in many states a Red Notice is sufficient grounds for arrest and detention, so it must be taken extremely seriously.
