Can a Blue Notice convert into a Red Notice without warning? - Intercollegium Law Firm
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Can a Blue Notice convert into a Red Notice without warning?

Yes, and this is a significant risk. A Blue Notice often indicates an active investigation that may progress toward formal charges and an international arrest request. If the requesting country later issues an arrest warrant, it can request a Red Notice upgrade through its National Central Bureau without notifying the subject. Individuals aware of a Blue Notice should treat it as an early warning signal and consider pre-emptive legal measures, including preparing challenge submissions and monitoring Interpol databases for status changes.

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