The recent introduction of INTERPOL’s Silver Notice has become an important step in strengthening international efforts against financial crimes and illegal assets. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has highlighted that the Silver Notice is more effective than traditional Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) for tracing criminal assets across countries.
What is Interpol’s Silver Notice?
The INTERPOL Silver Notice is a special international alert system launched in 2023 during a pilot phase that will continue until 2025. The initiative was developed after consultations held during the 2022 United Nations General Assembly. Around 52 countries, including India, are participating in this pilot project.
The main objective of the Silver Notice is to identify, trace, and recover criminal assets hidden across international borders. It helps member countries share information related to illegal financial holdings and laundered assets.
Types of Assets Tracked Under Silver Notice
The Silver Notice can help authorities trace various forms of illicit wealth, including:
- Real estate and properties
- Luxury vehicles
- Financial and bank accounts
- Business investments
- Digital and movable assets linked to criminal networks
INTERPOL Notices System
INTERPOL uses different types of notices to help countries exchange information about criminals and crimes. These notices act as international alerts for law enforcement agencies. There are 8 different types of INTERPOL Notices along with the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.
| INTERPOL Notices System | |
|---|---|
|
Notice Type |
Purpose |
|
Red Notice |
To seek the location and arrest of wanted persons |
|
Blue Notice |
To collect additional information about a person |
|
Green Notice |
To warn about criminals likely to repeat crimes |
|
Yellow Notice |
To locate missing persons |
|
Black Notice |
To identify unknown dead bodies |
|
Orange Notice |
To warn about dangerous materials or events |
|
Purple Notice |
To share information on criminal methods |
|
Silver Notice |
To trace and recover criminal assets |
BHARATPOL Portal
India has launched the BHARATPOL portal to improve coordination between Indian investigation agencies and INTERPOL. The portal helps in faster sharing of criminal data, requests, and international cooperation related to investigations.
About INTERPOL
INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization that promotes cooperation among law enforcement agencies to combat international crime and improve global security.
- Founded in 1923 in Vienna, Austria
- Headquarters located in Lyon, France
- Full form is International Criminal Police Organization
- Helps member countries fight international and transnational crimes
- Facilitates sharing of criminal information among police agencies worldwide
- Has nearly 200 member countries
- India became a member of INTERPOL in 1949
- Issues different types of notices such as Red Notice, Blue Notice, Yellow Notice, and Silver Notice
- Works against crimes like terrorism, cybercrime, drug trafficking, corruption, and human trafficking
- India’s INTERPOL coordination is handled through the CBI and BHARATPOL portal
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