INTERPOL Notices

INTERPOL Silver Notice Defense

INTERPOL's newest notice type is built specifically around tracing and freezing assets across borders.

Direct answer: A Silver Notice is INTERPOL’s newest notice type, introduced through a pilot programme to help member countries trace assets linked to criminal activity, including property, bank accounts, and companies. It reflects a growing international focus on cross-border asset recovery, working alongside — not instead of — domestic freezing orders.
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Asset-Focused

Aimed specifically at tracing property, accounts, and corporate structures linked to alleged criminal activity.

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A Newer Tool

Introduced as part of a pilot programme, reflecting a growing international focus on cross-border asset recovery.

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Not a Freeze on Its Own

Supports information-sharing on assets; an actual freeze still requires a separate domestic court process.

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Coordinated Response

Responding effectively often means addressing both the notice and any parallel domestic freezing application.

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

Does a Silver Notice freeze my assets automatically?

No — it supports information-sharing on assets, while an actual freeze requires a separate court process in the relevant country.

How is a Silver Notice different from a Red Notice?

A Red Notice targets a person for arrest; a Silver Notice targets assets for tracing and recovery.

Is this notice type common yet?

It remains relatively new, introduced via a pilot programme, but its use is expected to grow given rising international focus on asset recovery.

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