Can a national criminal record from one country appear in another country’s police database?

Yes, through bilateral information-sharing agreements and international police cooperation channels, criminal records can be transmitted between jurisdictions. Schengen member states share data through the Schengen Information System (SIS II), while Five Eyes nations maintain extensive intelligence-sharing arrangements. Records may also appear through Interpol’s network if the originating country uploaded the information. The extent of visibility depends on the severity of the offence, the existence of mutual legal assistance treaties, and whether the record has been formally expunged under the originating country’s rehabilitation laws.