How does Interpol’s Article 3 apply to cases involving Russian tax evasion or fraud charges?

Article 3 of Interpol’s Constitution prohibits involvement in cases of a political, military, religious, or racial character. Russian economic crime prosecutions frequently serve as pretexts for targeting political opponents, business rivals, or those who fled following asset disputes with state-connected entities. The CCF examines whether the prosecution timeline correlates with political events, whether the complainant has government ties, and whether the alleged conduct would constitute a crime in democratic jurisdictions. Tax and fraud charges require particularly careful analysis, as they often mask underlying political persecution.