Interpol

France

Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organization, is an international organization facilitating cooperation and collaboration between police forces around the world.

CCI Score

-43.23

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Interpol Declines Red Notice for Bosnian Serb Leader

Interpol rejected Bosnia and Herzegovina's request to issue a Red Notice for Milorad Dodik, following an appeal from Serbia that argued the request was politically motivated and violated neutrality principles. This decision has raised concerns about enabling accountability for a leader accused of undermining democratic institutions.

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Interpol is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

APR

03

2025

Interpol Declines Red Notice for Bosnian Serb Leader
-40.00

Interpol rejected Bosnia and Herzegovina's request to issue a Red Notice for Milorad Dodik, following an appeal from Serbia that argued the request was politically motivated and violated neutrality principles. This decision has raised concerns about enabling accountability for a leader accused of undermining democratic institutions.
MAR

01

2024

Political Persecution: Exploiting Interpol's Database and Blue Notices for Authoritarian Agendas
-62.51

The article details the exploitation of Interpol's databases and Blue Notices by authoritarian regimes, such as Turkey and Belarus, to target and harass political dissidents. The weaponization of these law enforcement tools, without sufficient safeguards and oversight, contributes to a system that indirectly supports authoritarian practices and human rights violations.
-70

Provision of Repressive Technologies

March 18

Interpol's database, intended to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation, is reported to have been exploited by authoritarian regimes for political persecution. The misuse of this repressive technology—highlighted by cases of wrongful passport invalidation and prolonged bureaucratic inaction—illustrates a significant lack in safeguards that enables abuses of power. This neglect not only undermines the integrity of the institution but also indirectly contributes to the rise of authoritarian practices.

Political Persecution: Exploiting Interpol's Database and Blue Notices for Authoritarian Agendas
JAN

01

2022

The case of the Interpol Red Notice system
-60.00

An analysis of how Interpol's Red Notice mechanism has been manipulated by authoritarian states to target political opponents, raising serious concerns about its role in facilitating authoritarian practices.
SEP

28

2021

Interpol's Red Notice System and the Abuse by Authoritarian Regimes
-49.05

An investigative report reveals that Interpol's red notice mechanism is being exploited by authoritarian regimes to target minorities and pro-democracy activists, raising serious concerns about its role in facilitating political repression.
-70

Provision of Repressive Technologies

March 18

Interpol's red notice system, originally designed as a tool for international criminal notices, has been repeatedly exploited by authoritarian regimes to suppress dissent and target minorities. Despite reforms aimed at curbing abuse, the continued misuse of this mechanism contributes indirectly to state repression, thus marking a negative impact in the Technology and Services Impact category, specifically regarding the provision of repressive technologies.

Authoritarian regimes are using Interpol to target minorities and pro-democracy activists
APR

01

2019

Weaponizing Interpol: Enabling Authoritarian Repression
-19.65

An analysis of how Interpol’s opaque and unaccountable practices have allowed authoritarian regimes to weaponize its red notice system, undermining human rights and democratic accountability.
-20

Economic and Structural Influence

March 18

While there is less direct evidence of economic manipulation, Interpol’s structural framework and financial entanglements—such as disproportionate donations from certain authoritarian-leaning states—allow these regimes to subtly influence its policies and operations.

Weaponizing Interpol
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 18

Interpol's lack of transparency and accountability has enabled politically motivated abuse of its notice system, linking its operations to authoritarian repression. The organization’s failure to insulate itself from political pressure contributes to an environment where repressive state actions are indirectly legitimized.

Weaponizing Interpol
-30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 18

The article criticizes Interpol’s internal practices regarding accountability and reform. Its opaque operational methods and inadequate responsiveness to human rights concerns reveal ethical lapses in the organization’s business practices, indirectly facilitating abuses by authoritarian states.

Weaponizing Interpol
-50

Technology and Services Impact

March 18

Interpol's information-sharing technology, particularly its red notice system, is being misused as a tool for repression. This technology, designed for international police cooperation, has been repurposed to suppress dissent and restrict freedom of movement, thereby playing a direct role in authoritarian practices.

Weaponizing Interpol
NOV

07

2018

Interpol's Opaque Role in Facilitating Transnational Repression
-28.14

An analysis of how Interpol's enduring opacity and lack of robust safeguards in its red notice system enable authoritarian regimes to weaponize its services against political dissidents.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 18

Interpol’s core structure under the guise of neutrality remains alarmingly opaque and insufficiently accountable, allowing politically motivated regimes to manipulate its red notice system. This lack of transparency in political and administrative processes indirectly supports authoritarian repression.

Weaponizing Interpol
-70

Provision of Repressive Technologies

March 18

Interpol’s red notice technology, intended as a mechanism for international police cooperation, has been repurposed by autocratic states to conduct transnational repression. The system’s insufficient safeguards and rapid, unchecked dissemination of arrest alerts effectively provide repressive technological capabilities.

Weaponizing Interpol