The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has recently initiated a call for international cooperation by issuing a Red Corner Notice (RCN) against Nehal Modi. Nehal Modi is the brother of the notably elusive diamond merchant, Nirav Modi, who has been implicated in the multi-billion dollar scam involving Punjab National Bank (PNB).
What is INTERPOL?
INTERPOL is a highly esteemed intergovernmental organisation that specialises in assisting the police force of its 194 member countries with critical crime information and facilitating worldwide police cooperation. Each member country hosts an INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), which acts as a link between their national law enforcement and law enforcement in other countries.
For instance, in India, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been designated as the National Central Bureau. The General Secretariat of INTERPOL, located in Lyon, France, offers a multitude of expertise and services to all member countries.
What are INTERPOL Notices?
INTERPOL Notices are essentially an international request for alerts or cooperation, allowing police in member countries to share critical crime-related information. These notices can be used by various international criminal organisations, including the United Nations, International Criminal Tribunals and the International Criminal Court to seek persons wanted for committing severe crimes within their jurisdiction. This can include transgressions such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
A Look at some Facts
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| INTERPOL | International Criminal Police Organisation: An intergovernmental organisation that coordinates the police force of 194 member countries. |
| NCB | National Central Bureau: Each member country of INTERPOL hosts an NCB which integrates their national law enforcement with other countries and the General Secretariat. |
| Red Corner Notice (RCN) | An international request for cooperation or alerts allowing police in member countries to share critical crime-related information. |
INTERPOL’s Role in International Crime
The case of Nehal Modi serves as a testament to INTERPOL’s commitment to aiding in global police efforts. By issuing the Red Corner Notice, INTERPOL aims to initiate cooperative action from its member countries in locating and subsequently arresting the fugitive. This is just one example demonstrating the importance of international law enforcement cooperation in combating transnational crime.
