Arrest of INTERPOL Red Notice subject in Indonesia
Giovanna Reynolds
May 7, 2026
On 5 May 2026, Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) arrested a suspect listed on an INTERPOL Red Notice in connection with alleged cross-border online fraud. The individual, identified by the initials LCS, was detained at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. Authorities stated that the suspect had previously been designated a fugitive in an investigation into an international […]
Arrest of German national over DDoS for hire operations
Giovanna Reynolds
April 27, 2026
On 11 April, Thai authorities arrested a German national in Bangkok in connection with an alleged global cybercrime operation, following an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of German law enforcement. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended at a condominium in the Thonglor area by Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, in coordination with […]
Arrest of British Fugitive in Bali
Giovanna Reynolds
March 29, 2026
Indonesian immigration officials arrested a 45‑year‑old British national identified by the initials “SL” after he arrived at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on a flight from Singapore. The arrest took place when the immigration system flagged him as the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice, prompting immediate interception at the international arrivals terminal. […]
UN Experts report concerning alleged use of INTERPOL channels by Nicaragua
Giovanna Reynolds
March 18, 2026
In March 2026, the UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua presented a report to the UN Human Rights Council examining actions taken by Nicaraguan state authorities since 2018, including activities affecting individuals residing outside the country. The report included references to the use of international policing mechanisms, including INTERPOL communication channels, in cases […]
Operation Eclipse concludes with 60 arrests
Giovanna Reynolds
March 5, 2026
An international law‑enforcement operation coordinated by INTERPOL, known as Operation Eclipse, resulted in the arrest of 60 individuals for child sexual offences and the identification and rescue of 65 victims across nine countries in Central America, North America and the Caribbean. The operation was conducted from February 2025 to January 2026 and targeted the production […]