CCF Specialists — Israel

CCF Application: Challenge Your Interpol Record

The Commission for the Control of Interpol's Files (CCF) is an independent supervisory body that can delete unlawful Interpol notices. Our Israeli team prepares and argues CCF applications with a 94% deletion rate.

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CCF success rate (%)

180

CCF cases filed

Avg months to decision

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What is the CCF?

Interpol Has an Independent Oversight Body — And We Use It

The Commission for the Control of Interpol's Files (CCF) is a fully independent body established under Article 36 of Interpol's Constitution. Based in Lyon, France, it is the only mechanism through which individuals can challenge their Interpol records — including Red Notices, Blue Notices and Diffusion Notices.

The CCF can order deletion, correction or restriction of any Interpol data if it finds that:

The notice violates Article 3 (political, military, religious or racial character)
The data does not comply with Interpol's Rules on the Processing of Data (RPED)
The fair trial or human rights of the subject are at risk
The underlying criminal matter has been resolved or the notice is outdated

For Israeli nationals, a successful CCF application means the notice is deleted from the Interpol I-24/7 database, border alerts are removed, and a certificate of deletion is issued.

At a Glance

CCF at a Glance

CCF headquatersLyon, France

Processing time3–9 months

Grounds: Article 3Political / HR

Our CCF success94%

The Problem

Before CCF Application

✕ Red Notice active in all 196 member states

✕ Risk of detention at any international border

✕ Travel impossible or severely restricted

✕ Business reputation damaged internationally

✕ Asset freezes and banking restrictions

Our Solution

After Successful CCF

✓ Notice permanently deleted from I-24/7 database

✓ Border alerts removed across all member states

✓ Official deletion certificate from Interpol

✓ Full freedom to travel internationally

✓ Legal record clear for business purposes

Case Analysis (Free)

We assess whether your Interpol record is challengeable. Review of notice type, issuing country, legal basis and available grounds. Free initial assessment within 24h.

Evidence Gathering

Compile documentation: acquittal certificates, political asylum grants, proof of human rights violations, evidence of procedural unfairness in requesting state.

CCF Application Drafting

Prepare comprehensive legal submission addressing all applicable grounds under the RPED. Reference relevant CCF jurisprudence and Interpol Constitution provisions.

Submission & Monitoring

Submit to CCF Requests Chamber. Monitor proceedings, respond to queries from CCF and requesting state's submissions. Average initial response: 3 months.

Deletion & Certification

On successful outcome, receive official CCF deletion order. Confirm removal from I-24/7. Provide client with deletion certificate for future use at borders or courts.

CCF deletion rate

Based on our completed proceedings 2018–2025

CCF applications filed

For Israeli and international clients

Average CCF decision

From application to deletion

Countries represented

Issuing jurisdictions we have challenged

Your Legal Team

CCF Specialists Based in Israel

Adv. Daniel Cohen

Lead Partner — Interpol & CCF Proceedings

Has appeared before the CCF in Lyon on behalf of Israeli clients since 2011. Member of the Israeli Bar Association. Specialist in Article 3 political grounds challenges.

Adv. Miriam Levi

Senior Associate — International Criminal Law

Specialises in Interpol RPED compliance and CCF applications for clients from CIS countries, Turkey and Middle East. LLM International Criminal Law, Hebrew University.

Case Results

CCF Applications We Have Won

★★★★★

"Our client held a Red Notice issued by Russia on fabricated tax evasion grounds. We filed a CCF application citing Article 3 political character. Notice deleted in 5 months. Client now travels throughout Europe."

Russian-Israeli businessman

Russia Red Notice · Article 3 · Deleted 2024

★★★★★

"Blue Notice issued following divorce dispute reframed as fraud. CCF found the notice did not meet data processing standards. Deleted in 4 months."

Israeli national, Tel Aviv

Blue Notice challenge · Deleted 2023

★★★★★

"Client had served sentence but notice remained active 3 years later. CCF ordered immediate deletion citing proportionality. Travel freedom restored."

Former defendant, Haifa

Post-sentence deletion · 2024

CCF — Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About CCF Applications

What is CCF in INTERPOL? +

The Commission for the Control of Interpol's Files (CCF) is an independent supervisory body established under Article 36 of Interpol's Constitution. It reviews requests from individuals to access, correct or delete their Interpol data — including Red Notices. It is the primary legal mechanism for challenging unlawful Interpol records.

Who can file a CCF application? +

Any individual who believes they are the subject of an Interpol notice — or who suspects their data is in Interpol's system — can file a CCF application. Israeli nationals, dual citizens, and foreign nationals residing in Israel can all use this mechanism. A lawyer is not legally required, but professional representation significantly increases the likelihood of success.

What grounds can be used to challenge an Interpol notice? +

The main grounds are: (1) Article 3 — the notice has a political, military, religious or racial character; (2) RPED violations — the data does not comply with Interpol's Rules on Processing of Data; (3) Human rights — fair trial standards not met in the requesting state; (4) Data accuracy — the underlying information is incorrect or outdated; (5) Proportionality — the notice is disproportionate to the alleged offence.

How long does a CCF application take? +

The CCF typically issues an initial response within 2–3 months acknowledging the application. A final decision usually takes 6 to 12 months, though urgent cases can be expedited. Our average time to deletion across completed cases is approximately 6 months.

Can I travel while my CCF application is pending? +

We advise extreme caution. While a CCF application is pending, the Red Notice remains active and you can be detained at borders. In some cases, the CCF can issue interim measures suspending the notice during proceedings — we apply for this where possible. We also pursue parallel Israeli court proceedings to obtain domestic travel protection.

What happens if the CCF rejects the application? +

If the CCF Requests Chamber rejects the application, you can appeal to the CCF Supervisory and Advisory Board. We pursue all available appeal mechanisms. In parallel, we can challenge the underlying extradition request through Israeli domestic courts under the Extradition Law 5714-1954.

Does the CCF work for all countries' notices? +

The CCF handles notices from all 196 Interpol member states. It has a strong record of deleting notices from countries with known abuse of Interpol mechanisms — including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, China, Turkey and certain Middle Eastern states. Israeli nationals are disproportionately targeted by such notices, and we specialise in these cases.

How much does a CCF application cost? +

Our fees depend on the complexity of the case — primarily the issuing country and the grounds available. We provide a transparent fixed-fee quote after an initial case assessment. Contact us for a confidential consultation.

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Interpol Notice Restricting Your Life?

A CCF application is the most powerful tool to permanently delete an unlawful Interpol notice. Our Israeli team begins work within 24 hours. Confidential consultation available now.

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