
Interpol Lawyers in Dubai and the UAE
If you’re facing an Interpol Red Notice, Blue Notice, or any other Interpol alert while in or connected to the UAE, act before you travel or engage with authorities — not after.
Our Dubai-based Interpol lawyers work directly with the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) to verify your status, challenge unlawful notices, and unblock frozen accounts. We handle all seven notice types — Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black, Orange, and Purple — from initial risk assessment to a CCF application where one is needed.

If You Suspect an Interpol Notice — Act Now
- Do not travel internationally until your status has been formally confirmed;
- Do not attempt to contact the requesting country’s authorities directly;
- Preserve all documents connected to the underlying dispute or allegation;
- Do not ignore any communication from UAE police, prosecution, or immigration;
- Act quickly — delays narrow the range of available legal options, particularly for preventive filings;
- If any of this applies to you, an initial consultation with our team can clarify where you stand and what your options are — before you decide on next steps.
What are Interpol Notices?
Interpol notices are official communications used by member countries to exchange critical information, aiding in the coordination of efforts to fight international crime. Through this system, member countries share details about individuals wanted for crimes, potential threats, dangerous items, and missing persons.
Interpol categorizes its notices by color, each serving a distinct purpose:
- Red Notice is an international request for the provisional arrest of a person wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence, usually with a view to extradition;
- Blue Notice is used to help locate a person or gather additional information regarding their activities;
- Green Notice is alert to other countries about potential threats, warning them about individuals who could pose a threat to public safety;
- Yellow Notice is issued to help locate missing persons, especially minors or those unable to identify themselves;
- Black Notice is used to identify unidentified bodies, assisting in resolving cases involving unknown victims;
- Orange Notice is a warning that highlights potential dangers or threats, aimed at preventing crimes or incidents;
- Purple Notice describes criminal tactics, including the methods and schemes criminals use, as well as ways they move people or goods.
Additionally, a special notice can be issued at the request of the UN Security Council to inform countries about individuals or organizations that are subject to UN sanctions.
| Notice Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Red Notice | international request for the provisional arrest of a person wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence |
| Blue Notice | help locate a person or gather additional information regarding their activities |
| Green Notice | alert to other countries about potential threats |
| Yellow Notice | issued to help locate missing persons |
| Black Notice | used to identify unidentified bodies |
| Orange Notice | warning that highlights potential dangers or threats |
| Purple Notice | describes criminal tactics |
Comprehensive Interpol defense — our lawyers work directly with the CCF. Confidential & Effective.
Contact a LawyerLegal Support for Interpol Matters in Dubai

Our team of Interpol attorneys offers a wide range of services to navigate Interpol-related cases, including Red Notice matters handled by our dedicated Red Notice solicitors. During your first consultation, our experienced lawyers will walk you through how an Interpol notice could affect your ability to travel and your legal status. We will help you understand the charges against you and the potential consequences. Our team will also assess the validity of the notice and look for any errors that could form the basis for challenging it.
If you are arrested in Dubai following an INTERPOL request, our legal team will provide immediate assistance, explain the allegations against you, and advise you on the potential legal consequences. We support you through extradition proceedings and help protect your rights at every stage. Where appropriate, we submit an application to the CCF requesting deletion or correction of the data.
How to Challenge and Remove an Interpol Red Notice in Dubai
A Red Notice can be challenged where it violates Interpol’s own rules — including Article 2 (the Organization’s aims and respect for human rights in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) and Article 3 (prohibition of any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character) of Interpol’s Constitution. On the UAE side, the relevant legal framework is Federal Law No. 39 of 2006 on International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2023.
See the full grounds for challenging a Red Notice and how the CCF process works →
Dmytro Konovalenko is a lawyer with many years of experience in dealing with the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files. Dmytro handles challenges to Red Notices issued at the request of countries in Europe and Asia, including the Far East.
Anatoliy Yarovyi is a lawyer specializing in challenges to INTERPOL Red Notices issued at the request of countries in North America, Latin America, Europe and Africa.

Interpol Legal Assistance in Dubai: Get Expert Support
Our team of experienced lawyers provides full legal support in Dubai for any Interpol-related issues you may be facing. We will carefully evaluate your situation, identify potential legal risks, and create a tailored defense strategy to protect your rights. We prepare applications to the CCF to challenge or remove Interpol notices.
If you are detained or facing an extradition request, we will help protect your rights and challenge the extradition request. Additionally, we offer services to help unblock your accounts, safeguard your financial interests, and negotiate with banks on your behalf.
Reach out to us today for a consultation and an initial review of your case. Our lawyers are here to answer your questions and guide you through the most effective steps to secure your interests.
FAQ
Does the UAE’s National Central Bureau handle Interpol matters directly, or does Interpol have its own office in Dubai?
Interpol does not maintain its own enforcement office in the UAE — cooperation runs through the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi, which serves as the liaison between Interpol’s General Secretariat and UAE law enforcement. Any Red Notice or other alert affecting someone in Dubai is processed through this bureau, not a local Interpol branch.
Does the UAE cooperate with Interpol?
Yes — the UAE is an active Interpol member state and generally cooperates closely with notice requests, which is part of why Red Notices tend to be taken seriously at UAE borders and by banks operating in the country.
How can I check if I have an Interpol Red Notice in the UAE?
Public checks only cover a small fraction of active notices: most Red Notices are available only to law enforcement, and a public extract appears on Interpol’s website only if the requesting country wants it published. A reliable check requires a formal inquiry through the CCF or an application through a representative, without personal contact with the authorities.
Can Interpol itself arrest someone in Dubai?
No — Interpol has no police force and no power to make arrests anywhere, including the UAE. It can only request that a member country’s own authorities act; in the UAE, the national authorities decide under UAE law whether and how to respond to a notice.


