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Red Notices: INTERPOL issues wanted notice for 14 Nigerians for human, drug trafficking
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has issued a wanted notice for at least 14 Nigerian nationals accused of various crimes, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, and forgery.
As reported, the INTERPOL website published Red Notices for 14 Nigerians wanted by different countries for various crimes.
According to the notices, the 14 wanted individuals are Alachi Stanley, Augustine Costa, Akachi Vitus, Mary Eze, Timloh Nkem, Okromi Festus, Bouhari Salif,Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, and Ikechukwu Obidiozor.
The notices issued for Jessica Edosomwan indicated that she is sought by French authorities for alleged involvement in human trafficking, specifically multiple counts of trafficking in human beings, and related organized crime offenses.
The notices also indicated that Omoregie is wanted by the Belgian authority for allegedly leading a criminal organisation that exploits minors for prostitution.
Austine Costa is wanted by India for allegedly conspiring, forging documents, and cheating.
Okromi is also wanted by India for “criminal conspiracy and cheating.”
Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, and Benedict Okoro are wanted by Argentina authorities for drug trafficking and organized crimes.
The notices also indicated that Obidiozor, Vitus and Stanley are wanted by the Angolan government for alleged “kidnapping, robbery and illegal possession of firearms.”
Authorities in Denmark, China, and Canada also issued wanted notices for Eze, Salif, and Nkem, accusing them of serious crimes.
According to INTERPOL, the purpose of the notices is to inform the public of potential dangers and solicit help in finding the wanted individuals.
A Red Notice, as stated in the statement, is an international request to law enforcement agencies to locate and provisionally arrest individuals pending further legal action.
“The countries that requested the notice want these individuals, and it’s up to each country’s laws to decide whether to arrest them.”
About INTERPOL
INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), is a global entity promoting police cooperation and crime control.
As the world’s largest international police organization, Interpol operates globally with its headquarters in Lyon, France, and maintains seven regional bureaus and 196 National Central Bureaus worldwide.
INTERPOL was established on September 7, 1923, in Vienna, Austria, as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC), following a five-day International Police Congress.
Following its takeover by the Nazi regime in 1938, the agency shared headquarters with the Gestapo, remaining inactive until the end of World War II.
INTERPOL offers investigative support, expertise, and training to global law enforcement, concentrating on transnational crime areas including terrorism, cybercrime, and organized crime.
The organization’s annual budget of €142 million ($155 million) is largely supported by financial contributions from member police forces worldwide.
INTERPOL is governed by a General Assembly comprising all member countries, which elects the executive committee and President to oversee policy implementation and administration.
In accordance with its charter, Interpol maintains political neutrality in executing its mandate, refraining from activities with political, military, religious, or racial implications.
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