Challenging an INTERPOL Red Notice Issued on False Fraud Charges in Venezuela
Lawyers successfully challenged and removed an INTERPOL Red Notice issued based on false allegations of fraud, proving that the case was politically motivated and related to a personal conflict.
Case Overview
A Venezuelan national and U.S. resident sought legal assistance after discovering that Venezuela had issued an INTERPOL Red Notice against him for fraud, despite him not having visited or lived in the country for over seven years.
The client believed that the case was fabricated as an act of retaliation by a Venezuelan individual involved in a civil dispute with the client’s brother’s company in Miami. To exert pressure, the individual allegedly orchestrated a false criminal case, placing the client and another family member in Venezuela under a fraudulent narrative. The client, who had no involvement in any fraudulent activities, was now facing serious international legal restrictions, making travel difficult and raising concerns about potential detention or extradition requests.
Challenging a Politically Motivated Red Notice
Our legal team conducted a detailed case review to assess the legitimacy of the Red Notice and determine the best legal strategy. The key steps included:
- Verifying the basis of the Red Notice by reviewing INTERPOL’s database and identifying procedural errors or violations of INTERPOL’s rules.
- Assessing Venezuela’s legal framework, particularly in cases of politically or personally motivated prosecutions.
- Filing a formal request with INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF), arguing that the Red Notice violated INTERPOL’s neutrality rules as it was based on fabricated evidence.
- Presenting evidence of the civil case in Miami, demonstrating the connection between the false charges and the personal dispute initiated by the accuser.
- Engaging with U.S. authorities to ensure the client’s rights were protected against wrongful arrest or potential extradition requests.
Given that INTERPOL prohibits the use of Red Notices for politically or maliciously motivated cases, proving that the charges were baseless was key to removing the notice and restoring the client’s ability to travel freely.
Result
Following legal intervention, our team successfully challenged the INTERPOL Red Notice, leading to its removal from INTERPOL’s system. As a result, the client no longer faced international travel restrictions or the risk of wrongful detention based on a fabricated case.
This case underscores the importance of challenging wrongful Red Notices, particularly those used as tools of personal or political retaliation. Our firm remains dedicated to helping individuals contest unjust INTERPOL notices and regain their legal rights.
