Requesting INTERPOL Removal After Acquittal in Turkey
Lawyers submitted a request to INTERPOL to remove the client’s information from the database following his acquittal in Turkey, successfully securing the removal of his name from the system.
Case Overview
A client sought legal assistance to remove his name from INTERPOL’s database after being wrongfully accused of fraud in Turkey. He was informed that his name appeared on a wanted list despite never having been in Turkey at the time of the alleged offense. Upon learning of the charges, he traveled to Turkey, faced the prosecutor, and was fully cleared of any wrongdoing due to mistaken identity.
Following his acquittal, his name was removed from Turkey’s national wanted list, but it remained in INTERPOL’s system, causing ongoing legal and travel concerns. Turkish authorities advised him to submit a formal request to INTERPOL for deletion, prompting him to seek expert legal guidance.
Removing a Wrongful INTERPOL Red Notice
Our legal team initiated a comprehensive review of the case to determine the best approach for removing the client’s information from INTERPOL’s system. Key steps included:
- Verifying the INTERPOL listing to determine if a Red Notice or Diffusion Notice was still active.
- Obtaining official confirmation from Turkish authorities regarding the case’s dismissal and the client’s removal from their national database.
- Filing a formal request with INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF), arguing that maintaining the client’s data violated INTERPOL’s rules, as he had been fully exonerated.
- Engaging with Turkish legal representatives to ensure INTERPOL was notified of the case’s resolution.
- Providing the client with legal documentation to prevent further travel issues while the request was being processed.
Since INTERPOL does not automatically delete notices after an acquittal, direct intervention was necessary to ensure that his name was removed from the system.
Result
After submitting the request and presenting clear evidence of exoneration, INTERPOL approved the deletion of the client’s data, ensuring that he would no longer face travel restrictions or legal complications.
This case demonstrates the importance of challenging outdated or wrongful INTERPOL notices, particularly when a person has already been cleared of all charges. Our firm specializes in Red Notice removals and legal protections for individuals affected by wrongful INTERPOL listings.
