Interpol Defence — Israel

Interpol Red Notice Removal for Israeli Nationals

A Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant — but it restricts travel, freezes assets and triggers detention at borders. Our Israeli defence team challenges Red Notices through the CCF and diplomatic channels.

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What is an Interpol Red Notice?

A Red Notice Limits Your Freedom — We Remove It

An Interpol Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition. While it is not an international arrest warrant, it has severe practical consequences for Israeli nationals:

Detention at any of 196 member countries' borders
Denial of entry to EU Schengen countries
Bank account freezes and asset restrictions
Damage to business reputation and travel freedom

Under Israeli Extradition Law 5714-1954, Israel has its own extradition process independent of Interpol. Our firm challenges Red Notices simultaneously through the Interpol Commission for the Control of Files (CCF) and through Israeli Ministry of Justice proceedings.

At a Glance

CCF response time3–9 months

Emergency travel reliefAvailable

Israeli law basisExtradition Law 5714-1954

Legal basisArt. 3 ICPO Constitution

The Problem

With a Red Notice

✕ Detained at every international border crossing

✕ Cannot travel to EU, US, UK or 190+ countries

✕ Business and bank accounts under scrutiny

✕ Constant threat of provisional arrest

✕ Family travel disrupted

✕ Career and reputation damaged

Our Solution

After Removal

✓ Free movement across all Interpol member states

✓ Record deleted from Interpol database

✓ Full banking and asset access restored

✓ No risk of provisional arrest at borders

✓ Certificate of deletion for official use

✓ Reputation and professional standing restored

How We Handle a Red Notice Removal

Emergency Assessment

We review the Red Notice within 2 hours. Identify issuing country, legal basis, and grounds for challenge. Issue interim advice on travel safety.

CCF Application Preparation

Draft comprehensive CCF application citing Article 3 of Interpol's Rules on Data Processing — political, military, racial or human rights grounds. Attach supporting evidence.

Simultaneous Israeli Proceedings

File parallel challenge with Israeli Ministry of Justice under Extradition Law 5714-1954. Seek court order preventing cooperation with requesting state.

CCF Hearing & Response

Attend CCF proceedings in Lyon (in person or by correspondence). Counter requesting state's arguments. Average CCF response: 3–9 months.

Deletion & Confirmation

Upon successful challenge, obtain official CCF deletion letter. Confirm removal from Interpol I-24/7 database. Issue client travel clearance letter.

CCF decision deadline

The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files decides an admissible request concerning data within nine months.

Art. 3

ICPO Constitution

INTERPOL may not act on requests of a political, military, religious or racial character.

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INTERPOL member countries

Deletion removes the record from the databases used by police in every member country.

RPD

Rules on the Processing of Data

Applications are argued against INTERPOL’s Rules on the Processing of Data and its Constitution.

Your Legal Team

Israeli Red Notice Specialists

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Adv. Dr. Anatoliy Yarovyi

Doctor of Law — ECHR, Interpol & International Criminal Defence

Doctor of Law with Master’s degrees in law from Lviv University and Stanford University. Represents clients before the ECHR and in INTERPOL matters — extradition, data protection and freedom of movement. English, Ukrainian, Russian.

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Adv. Dmytro Konovalenko

Interpol Proceedings & International Law

Member of the International Association of Lawyers. Works on INTERPOL matters — CCF deletion applications, Red Notice and diffusion challenges, and preventive measures before a notice is issued.

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This page explains general legal procedure and is not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Red Notice Removal — Your Questions Answered

What is an Interpol Red Notice? +

An Interpol Red Notice is a request issued by a member country through Interpol to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender or similar legal action. It is NOT an international arrest warrant — courts in each country decide whether to arrest. However, in practice it restricts travel to all 196 Interpol member states.

Can you be extradited from Israel based on a Red Notice? +

A Red Notice alone does not compel extradition from Israel. Extradition from Israel is governed by the Extradition Law 5714-1954 and requires a specific treaty or bilateral agreement. Israel reviews each extradition request independently. Our firm handles both the Interpol CCF challenge and the Israeli extradition proceedings simultaneously.

How long does Red Notice removal take? +

CCF proceedings typically take 3 to 9 months from application to decision. Emergency interim measures — such as temporary suspension of the notice — can be requested and sometimes obtained within weeks. We pursue parallel Israeli proceedings to provide additional protection during this period.

What is the CCF and how does it help? +

The Commission for the Control of Interpol's Files (CCF) is an independent body that reviews challenges to Interpol data. It can order deletion of a Red Notice if it violates Interpol's Rules on Data Processing — for example, if the notice has political, military or religious motivations, or if it violates fair trial rights. Our CCF practice is built on proceedings conducted for Israeli clients.

Can you travel internationally with a Red Notice? +

Travel with a Red Notice is extremely risky. You may be detained at border crossings in any of the 196 Interpol member countries. Some countries (such as those without strong extradition relations with the requesting state) may be safer, but no destination can be guaranteed safe. We advise all clients to seek legal counsel before any international travel.

Does Interpol operate in Israel? +

Yes. Israel is an Interpol member state. The Israel National Central Bureau (NCB) is hosted within the Israel Police and processes Interpol notices. Red Notices are circulated to Israeli police and border control. However, Israeli law — specifically the Extradition Law 5714-1954 — governs whether a person can actually be arrested or extradited.

Is there an extradition treaty between Israel and the USA? +

Yes. The US-Israel Extradition Treaty was signed in 1962 and amended by Protocol in 2005. It requires dual criminality (the act must be a crime in both countries) and excludes Israeli citizens from mandatory extradition in most cases — Israel can refuse to extradite its own nationals. Our firm handles US-Israel extradition proceedings regularly.

How much does Red Notice removal cost? +

Fees depend on the complexity of the case: issuing country, grounds for challenge, and whether Israeli proceedings are needed in parallel. We provide a confidential fee estimate after an initial case review. Given that a Red Notice can cost you your freedom and your business, early legal action is always the most cost-effective approach.

What if the Red Notice was issued for political reasons? +

Article 3 of Interpol's Constitution prohibits Interpol from engaging in activities of a political, military, religious or racial character. If a Red Notice has political motivations — as is common with notices from CIS countries, Turkey, China or certain Middle Eastern states — the CCF can order its immediate deletion. This is one of the strongest grounds for challenge.

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Red Notice Affecting Your Travel or Freedom?

Every day with an active Red Notice is a risk. Our Israeli lawyers respond within 2 hours and begin CCF proceedings immediately. Confidential. Available 24/7.

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