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flag Russia abused Interpol’s wanted lists to target opponents abroad, with most complaints dismissed, despite weakened safeguards.

flag Leaked documents show Russia has repeatedly abused Interpol’s wanted lists to target political opponents, journalists, and businessmen abroad, often with unsubstantiated claims. flag Over 400 of 700 complaints against individuals on Russia’s wanted lists were dismissed as unfounded. flag Despite new safeguards after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a whistleblower says they were quietly abandoned in 2025. flag Cases like that of businessman Igor Pestrikov and journalist Armen Aramyan reveal how red notices blocked travel, banking, and housing. flag Internal communications indicate attempts to bypass rules, and Interpol’s lack of transparency since 2018 hampers oversight. flag Experts say safeguards have failed, and the system remains vulnerable to political abuse.

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