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Russia abused Interpol’s wanted lists to target opponents abroad, with most complaints dismissed, despite weakened safeguards.
Leaked documents show Russia has repeatedly abused Interpol’s wanted lists to target political opponents, journalists, and businessmen abroad, often with unsubstantiated claims.
Over 400 of 700 complaints against individuals on Russia’s wanted lists were dismissed as unfounded.
Despite new safeguards after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a whistleblower says they were quietly abandoned in 2025.
Cases like that of businessman Igor Pestrikov and journalist Armen Aramyan reveal how red notices blocked travel, banking, and housing.
Internal communications indicate attempts to bypass rules, and Interpol’s lack of transparency since 2018 hampers oversight.
Experts say safeguards have failed, and the system remains vulnerable to political abuse.
Rusia abusó de las listas de buscados de Interpol para atacar a los opositores en el extranjero, y la mayoría de las quejas fueron desestimadas, a pesar de las salvaguardas debilitadas.