Interpol Silver Notice: First Issued at India’s Request
Why in the news
Interpol issued its first Silver Notice, requested by India in a visa fraud and asset laundering case involving Shubham Shokeen, a former French Embassy official.
Key facts
- Covers fraud, corruption, money laundering, narcotics and environmental crimes.
- India applied through the CBI; the General Secretariat checks requests for neutrality.
- Circulated to 195 members for asset tracing, freezing, seizure or confiscation under national laws.
| Notice | Target |
|---|---|
| Silver | Illicit assets |
| Red | Fugitives |
Features
- Useful against crypto fraud, shell companies, offshore accounts and property laundering.
- Gives a legal basis for asset recovery agreements.
Exam angle
- Silver targets assets, Red targets fugitives; pilot cap: 9 notices per country.