My last post discussed a recent case in Nepal in which former prime minister Sher Bahadur, along with his wife, former foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba, have been under investigation in an alleged money laundering scheme. Today’s post will address the potential methods countries use to extradite individuals after failure to obtain a Red Notice.
Next steps following a Red Notice denial
Since Nepal’s Red Notice request has been denied, there have been alleged reports of the Dueba couple staying in Hong Kong. Without access to INTERPOL’s tools though, Nepali authorities are left to search for the couple independently. Authorities can rectify their failed request if they gather the specific charges and the current stage of the investigation INTERPOL requested, and resubmit the request for review. Barring that, after a failed Red Notice request, countries use other means of recapturing or returning the accused individual to the jurisdiction:
- Communicating charges between countries to organize extradition without the help of INTERPOL;
- Initiating deportation or removal proceedings;
- Utilizing diplomatic channels, without the existence of a treaty.
As always, thoughts and comments are welcomed.