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INTERPOL AND NOTICES ARGENT: NEW TOOLS FOR TRACING ILLICIT ASSETS

In the fight against economic crime and the confiscation of illicitly obtained assets, INTERPOL has developed a new mechanism: the Notices Argent or Silver. These notifications, currently being piloted by 2025, aim to facilitate the identification, tracing and tracking of assets linked to serious crimes at the international level.

What are INTERPOL Argent Notices?

The Argent Notices are added to the set of international police cooperation tools, but with a specific function: tracking illicitly obtained property and assets for the purpose of subsequent criminal or civil forfeiture. Unlike traditional Red NotificationsThese do not involve a coercive measure against individuals, but focus exclusively on money and assets involved in financial crimes.

Criteria and Application

In order for a Notice Argent to be issued, certain essential requirements must be met:

  • Connection with serious crimes such as corruption, financial fraud, money laundering or drug trafficking.
  • Valid court order that determines the freezing or confiscation of assets.
  • Purpose of international cooperationavoiding any use for political, military or racial purposes, in line with the Article 3 of INTERPOL's Constitution.

Authorities in one country can request the issuance of such notices through INTERPOL to trace assets in other jurisdictions, which allows for a more efficient use of INTERPOL's resources. fast and effective response against illicit capital movements.

The Role of VENFORT Attorneys-at-Law in Representation before INTERPOL

As a firm specializing in international criminal defense and economic crimesin VENFORT Lawyers We have extensive experience in representing clients affected by INTERPOL notices, including INTERPOL notices issued by INTERPOL. Red Notices and the new Notices Argent. Our services include:

  • Preventive and strategic advice to the inclusion of assets in international processes.
  • Defense in transnational asset forfeiture casesensuring respect for the rights of our clients.
  • Intervention with INTERPOL and national agenciesmanaging the elimination or revision of undue alerts.

Given the increasing use of international measures for tracing illicit assetsIn this regard, it is essential to have a legal team that ensures the due process and asset protection against possible abuses or errors in the application of these tools.

Conclusion

The Notices Argent represent a significant progress in international cooperation for the recovery of illicit assets. However, its implementation must meet strict legal criteria to avoid rights violations.

At VENFORT Lawyerswe are prepared to advising and defending individuals and companies INTERPOL measures, ensuring an effective legal strategy within the scope of INTERPOL, ensuring an effective legal economic criminal law and transnational justice.

If you need advice in cases related to INTERPOLContact us and protect your rights with the support of an expert team in international criminal defense.