HomeDefending a Family Member Listed in INTERPOL Over Politically Motivated Charges
A client sought legal assistance to challenge a politically motivated INTERPOL Red Notice against his father, accusing him of bribery in a case believed to be politically driven.
Case Overview
A client contacted our legal team on behalf of his father, who had been placed on INTERPOL’s wanted list in connection with a politically sensitive bribery case. According to the client, the charges stemmed from a provocation involving an alleged bribe of $1,000 — a setup often used in politically motivated prosecutions.
The family believed that the Red Notice was being used not to serve justice but to pursue a political agenda. The client’s goal was to remove his father’s name from INTERPOL databases and restore his legal freedom and reputation internationally.
Legal Strategy: Contesting Politically Motivated INTERPOL Alerts
Cases involving political motivation are among the most sensitive and challenging when it comes to INTERPOL. Article 3 of the INTERPOL Constitution expressly prohibits the organization from intervening in matters of a political, military, religious, or racial character.
Under the leadership of Dmytro Konovalenko, our legal team conducted a comprehensive review of the underlying charges, national legal context, and judicial patterns in the issuing country. We collected evidence indicating political interference, irregularities in the investigation, and patterns of selective prosecution — all crucial in framing a case for deletion.
As an expert in Interpol Arrest Warrant challenges, Mr. Konovalenko prepared a detailed submission to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF), arguing that the Red Notice violated INTERPOL’s core principles. Special emphasis was placed on the disproportionate nature of the allegation and the timing of the charges, which aligned with political shifts in the client’s home country.
Result
The case has been formally admitted for review by the CCF. The client and his family now have legal representation capable of defending against politically charged misuse of INTERPOL mechanisms. While the final decision remains pending, the case marks a major step forward in protecting individuals from the abuse of international legal tools for political ends.
