Interpol Issues Two Silver Notices On India’s Request In Visa Fraud, Crypto Scam Cases

While the world is familiar with Interpol’s Red Corner Notice used to flag wanted criminals, a quieter but potent tool has recently emerged on the international stage, known as the Silver Notice. India has now joined the ranks of countries deploying this novel mechanism, aimed not at capturing fugitives directly, but at tracing their wealth across borders.

In a significant move, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently issued India’s first two Silver Notices, part of a new Interpol project designed to help law enforcement agencies worldwide identify, monitor, and eventually recover properties and assets acquired through serious crimes.

Launched under a pilot programme by Interpol in collaboration with 51 countries and territories, the Silver Notice is a powerful instrument for asset tracing. Unlike traditional notices like Red (wanted persons), Blue (location tracking), or Green (crime alerts), the Silver Notice focuses exclusively on financial footprints, i.e. assets, real estate, bank accounts, and any properties linked to organised criminal activity.