How to Remove Your Interpol Case

UAE police is very active in ensuring the implementation of criminal laws. However, the police department also actively investigates the criminal cases, including robbery, fraud or any dispute very carefully. Having a criminal background is not appreciated by any immigration authority and can become problematic in immigration cases. A clearance from Interpol is required whenever you apply for a visa, whether it is for work or pleasure. Individuals are interested in knowing how they can remove information from Interpol cases in the UAE. The answer is not simple, and the process can also be time-consuming. It is directly connected with Interpol and the victim involved in the case. The information in this article can contradict international police laws, therefore, we will not be taking any liability. We always suggest consulting professional lawyers and legal consultants first, before you take any legal action.

Interpol is an organisation that enforces laws to ensure national security. Interpol eases criminal investigations related to cross-border offences (but not directly). INTERPOL helps member countries share police information, coordinate cross-border investigations, and issue notices such as Red Notices. As we said before, Interpol is not directly involved in cases, but some legal matters need the attention of Interpol to be resolved immediately; they are involved through the police of that country.

A notice from Interpol is an international alerts which is circulated to security institutions law-enforcement authorities, to support cross-border cooperation among police departments. Interpol means international police so it is all the activities are mostly involved with police departments only. Different types of notices are issued for different purposes. For example, a Red Notice can be issued to help or locate a person wanted for prosecution or for a court sentence.

An Interpol notice does not automatically operate as an international arrest warrant. It is executed with the help of police department of the country in which the matter has to be operated. Local authorities also have to decide about the action to be taken. INTERPOL can issue a Red Notice at the request of a member country. A country has to be a member of Interpol before its police force can cooperate with the organization.  It provides cooperation and access to global data. A Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant, cooperation of member police is also required.

It is important to know that the Red Notice alert may affect the travel and immigration applications of the suspect. Additionally, their bank accounts might be seized. The Red notice will also affect your travel. This means the person cannot travel across borders as they cannot get a visa. The practical impact of a Red Notice may vary from one jurisdiction to another. The individual can face delays when they have to enter or leaving a country, or applying for residency.

The Interpol is engaged for several reasons. It could be a matter of financial dispute, fraud or any type of criminal investigation going on. Other than these cases, cybercrimes are also reported, and so Interpol has to intervene. Interpol is not involved in all cases; political and religious cases are resolved by other authorities, most of the times. However, if cases that may challenge the Interpol governing rules arise, then the authority will intervene.

Removing your name from an INTERPOL record always requires a clear legal strategy prepared by the lawyers who have the expereince. The name removal process starts with identifying the exact type of INTERPOL notice. Because each INTERPOL notice, type carries different legal implications and has to be dealt differently. A professional and experienced lawyer will always conduct a detail assessment first before proceeding. Requests for removing the, name are submitted to CCF. It means Commission for the Control of Interpol. An experienced legal professional can actively manage the entire case.

Individuals in the UAE have right to formally challenge an INTERPOL notice. If they have valid grounds then this notice can also be cancelled. As per Interpol’s own constitution, the cancellation is possible. A formal petition can also be submitted to CFF. It must be submitted after the detail assessment. What are the valid grounds, let us have a look:

• Inaccurate Information
• Outdated information
• Mistaken or False Identity
• Closed Proceedings
• Violation of INTERPOL’s Neutrality

All the196 member countries are responsible for cooperating and taking actions in response to a notice, if required from them. However, it has to be in accordance with their own country laws as well. The UAE processes INTERPOL RED notices through its own national law-enforcement authorities also by considering and following its internal policies. Therefore, engaging a lawyer with experience is essential.

An INTERPOL case is not cancelled itself. Cancellation requires a formal request supported by documentary evidence, and it is granted only when the legal basis for the notice no longer holds.

• Court Judgments — particularly acquittals or case dismissals.
• Prosecution Decisions — confirming charges were dropped or not pursued.
• Orders of decision by Government entities.

• A copy of the applicant’s passport.
• Details of the Red Notice.
• Court Judgments.
• Prosecution Decisions.
• Documents showing mistaken identity.
• Official correspondence from relevant authorities.
• A power of attorney if the request is submitted through a legal representative.