Today’s post is by guest author Yamila Borsanyi, BS Candidate at Florida State University, 2027
Today’s post details the subsequent steps taken by the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) and relevant National Central Bureaus (NCBs) following a successful Red Notice deletion, in addition to some restorative steps that the former Red Notice subject may wish to take.
Implementation and Notification of Decision
When a Red Notice deletion request is approved, the CCF typically implements the decision by ensuring deletion of the subject’s data from INTERPOL’s databases and notifying INTERPOL member countries to do the same. Despite the widespread notification, some individuals may still be stopped by airport or border control officials due to a National Central Bureau failing to promptly update its database. It is recommended that the individual obtain and travel with official documentation confirming the deletion of data by the CCF.
Mitigate Media Defamation
Following a deleted Red Notice, former Red Notice subjects may seek the removal of inflammatory articles in light of their updated status. Often, individuals subject to Red Notices are politically exposed, which can result in significant reputational damage through state-run media publications during the course of an investigation. In these circumstances, Estlund Law often guides clients through the process of consulting risk management databases and media outlets to ensure their profiles are updated accordingly.
Restore Access to Financial Accounts
Following the issuance of a Red Notice, bank accounts and financial assets can be affected through account closure as banks routinely screen against sanctions lists, commercial databases, and domestic court orders. After the Red Notice is removed, a former Red Notice subject may need to contact her bank’s compliance department to provide assurances of the legality of their banking activity. .
As always, thoughts and comments are welcomed.