Interpol’s Silver Notice

• 17 Jan 2025

Source: TH 

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has emphasized that the new Interpol ‘Silver Notice’ is a more effective tool than Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLAT) for tracing illicit assets across borders. 

Silver Notice 

• INTERPOL Silver Notice was launched in 2023 as part of a pilot phase, running until 2025, following consultations during the 2022 United Nations (UN) General Assembly.  
  • The initiative involves 52 countries, including India. 
• It is aimed at identifying and recovering criminal assets linked to illegal activities and trace laundered assets such as properties, vehicles, financial accounts, and businesses. 
• It enables member countries to request information about assets connected to criminal activities like fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, and environmental crimes.  

INTERPOL Notices: 

• INTERPOL Notices are international alerts that enable police in member countries to share crime-related information. 
• There are 8 types of Notices, in addition to the INTERPOL-UN Security Council (UNSC) Special Notice. 

 

• Notices can be requested by: 
  • A member country’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau (BHARATPOL in India). 
  • United Nations, International Criminal Tribunals and the International Criminal Court. 
• India has launched the 'BHARATPOL' portal to enhance the efficiency of Indian investigation agencies. 

INTERPOL:  

• INTERPOL is a global police organization that facilitates international cooperation to control crime.  
• It was founded in Vienna in 1923 and is headquartered in Lyon, France. 
• India became a member of INTERPOL in 1949. 

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