What awaits those who dare to sabotage the Red Notice system?
As a result of an investigation by international law enforcement agencies, a criminal organization operating in Moldova was uncovered and suspected of trying to sabotage the Interpol system that helps participating countries locate and arrest wanted criminals around the world.
Moldovan authorities, with the participation of French prosecutors and the FBI, conducted more than 30 searches and detained four suspects linked to Belarus, Russia and Ukraine.
It is assumed that the suspects tried to illegally use the Red Notice system-a tool for notifying 195 participating countries about persons wanted in the framework of criminal prosecution or simply on the basis of a warrant.
"Criminals paid intermediaries and public figures in Moldova to inform the persecuted persons about their status in the Red Notice system," said Veronica Dragalin, head of Moldova's anti-corruption agency. Interpol also detected attempts to "block and delete" wanted notices.
According to the Moldovan branch of Radio Free Europe, the estimated amounts paid by the participants of this scheme amount to several million dollars.
The National Crime Agency of Great Britain (NCA) also stated that it was able to identify key figures in Moldova who received bribes from members of the criminal network, but their names were not disclosed.
"These corrupt officials abused their position by providing services that allowed some of the world's most dangerous criminals to travel freely and avoid arrest," said NCA director Paul Foster.
Interpol has already announced that it has introduced "additional measures" to ensure the security of the system and prevent similar incidents in the future. According to the department's Secretary General, Jurgen Stock, there are currently 70,000 people on the wanted list.
"Although we are confident in the reliability of our systems, we must make sure that we do not allow their misuse," he stressed.
As a result of an investigation by international law enforcement agencies, a criminal organization operating in Moldova was uncovered and suspected of trying to sabotage the Interpol system that helps participating countries locate and arrest wanted criminals around the world.
Moldovan authorities, with the participation of French prosecutors and the FBI, conducted more than 30 searches and detained four suspects linked to Belarus, Russia and Ukraine.
It is assumed that the suspects tried to illegally use the Red Notice system-a tool for notifying 195 participating countries about persons wanted in the framework of criminal prosecution or simply on the basis of a warrant.
"Criminals paid intermediaries and public figures in Moldova to inform the persecuted persons about their status in the Red Notice system," said Veronica Dragalin, head of Moldova's anti-corruption agency. Interpol also detected attempts to "block and delete" wanted notices.
According to the Moldovan branch of Radio Free Europe, the estimated amounts paid by the participants of this scheme amount to several million dollars.
The National Crime Agency of Great Britain (NCA) also stated that it was able to identify key figures in Moldova who received bribes from members of the criminal network, but their names were not disclosed.
"These corrupt officials abused their position by providing services that allowed some of the world's most dangerous criminals to travel freely and avoid arrest," said NCA director Paul Foster.
Interpol has already announced that it has introduced "additional measures" to ensure the security of the system and prevent similar incidents in the future. According to the department's Secretary General, Jurgen Stock, there are currently 70,000 people on the wanted list.
"Although we are confident in the reliability of our systems, we must make sure that we do not allow their misuse," he stressed.
