Client Results

L.T./Eastern European country

Client:  Private business owner with a family member who was politically active

Country:  Eastern European country headed by a long-term dictator

Charge and facts  Our client was charged with “fraud in large scale” shortly after his brother participated in political protests against the country’s president and its administration.

Our argument:  In addition to various due process and human rights violations, this case was brought in violation of INTERPOL’s prohibition against involvement in politically motivated cases.

INTERPOL’s decision:  After evaluating the arguments and evidence submitted on behalf of our client, INTERPOL agreed that the case was politically motivated, even though it also contained criminal elements. INTERPOL removed the client’s name from its wanted list.

G.C. and O.R./South American country

Client:  Private businessmen whose company contracted with a South-American government to manufacture goods in the construction industry

Country:  South American country with a turbulent economic and political history

Charge and facts:  Our client was wanted in a case for failing to appear at a court hearing; he was being investigated for fraud after the government’s actions caused his company to cease operations.

Our argument:  The prosecution initiated the case in violation of the domestic laws of the requesting country, and the matter was civil in nature; it was not criminal, and it was brought by the complainants in an effort to gain leverage in the civil dispute.

INTERPOL’s decision:  After evaluating the arguments and evidence submitted on behalf of our client, INTERPOL agreed that the case was civil in nature and that the domestic law of the requesting country was violated. INTERPOL removed the client’s name from its wanted list.

H.P./United Arab Emirates

Client:  Private individual employed by a private travel company

Country:  State within the United Arab Emirates

Charge and facts:  Our client was wanted for fraud based on a “bounced check.” Like many home purchasers, the client was required to post an undated check for the full amount of his mortgage loan. When the check was mistakenly deposited by the financial institution, there were insufficient funds to cover the check, and the financial institution filed a criminal complaint which led to a Red Notice being issued.

Our argument:  The complaining victim was utilizing INTERPOL as its own debt collection agency to resolve a civil dispute; the matter was not criminal in nature.

INTERPOL’s decision:  After evaluating the arguments and evidence submitted on behalf of our client, INTERPOL agreed that the case was civil in nature and that evidence of a criminal matter had not been sufficiently stated by the prosecution. INTERPOL removed the client’s name from its wanted list.