Venezuelan Citizen Facing INTERPOL Red Notice
The lawyers challenged the INTERPOL Red Notice, identified human rights violations and procedural errors in the extradition, and began work to return the client to the United States.
Case Overview
A Venezuelan citizen sought legal assistance in challenging an INTERPOL Red Notice related to an aggravated homicide accusation. The charges stemmed from the sale of a GPS tracker through the client’s legally registered business operating in Panama and the United States. Despite having no involvement in the alleged crime, the client was detained in Venezuela following his deportation from the United States. Panama, the country requesting extradition, failed to fulfill the necessary legal requirements, leading to prolonged detention and significant personal and professional losses. After spending 11 months in detention in the U.S. and an additional 17 months in Venezuela, the client remained under conditional measures, restricting his ability to leave the country and reunite with his family in the United States.
Legal Challenges: INTERPOL Red Notice and Extradition Issues
The case presented multiple legal complexities:
- Human Rights Violations: The prolonged detention in Venezuela, despite Panama’s failure to process the extradition request, constituted a potential violation of the client’s rights.
- Extradition Law Compliance: Panama did not meet the legal requirements for extradition, which should have led to the dismissal of the case and the removal of travel restrictions.
- Migration and Legal Status: The client required legal assistance in finding a pathway to return to the United States, where his wife and three children depended on him for financial and emotional support.
Result
Through legal intervention, the client’s case was thoroughly reviewed, and an appeal was initiated to challenge the INTERPOL Red Notice. Arguments based on human rights violations and procedural errors in the extradition process were presented. Legal consultations focused on securing the client’s ability to leave Venezuela and legally return to the United States. The case remains under legal review, with the primary objective of removing travel restrictions and ensuring the client’s safe reunification with his family.
For more information on INTERPOL Red Notices and extradition defense, visit our Interpol Red Notice service page.
