What is an INTERPOL Red Notice, and how does it affect me?

An INTERPOL Red Notice is an international request circulated to law enforcement agencies in 196 member countries, asking them to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition. It is not an international arrest warrant, but in practice it can lead to detention at border crossings, airport checks, and banking restrictions. A Red Notice may be issued based on a request from any member country, meaning politically motivated or legally flawed notices can target innocent individuals. If you are the subject of a Red Notice, you may face travel bans, asset freezes, and reputational damage — often without prior notification.