FAQ

This page answers the questions we hear most from people trying to make sense of Interpol — how the Red Notice system actually works, whether it's the same thing as a criminal record, how it compares to agencies like the CIA or FBI, and what it means for travel or extradition if your name comes up. Some of these questions come from people directly affected, others are simply curious how the system works day to day. Either way, the answers below are meant to give you a clear, accurate picture before you decide what, if anything, you need to do next.