Cases

Lifting an INTERPOL Red Notice Due to Misidentification in Fraud Case

Client Type and Situation:
A European businessman was unexpectedly flagged at an international airport due to an INTERPOL Red Notice connected to a large-scale fraud case in a South American country. The notice had been issued under his name, but the client had no involvement in the case, making it clear that this was a case of mistaken identity.

Clearing Criminal Charges to Lift INTERPOL Red Notice for Corporate Clients

Client Type and Situation:
A group of clients were subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice due to criminal accusations in another member country. These accusations created significant legal and travel difficulties for the clients, as they were defendants in an ongoing criminal case. The outcome of this case would determine the validity of the Red Notice.

Resolving an Erroneous INTERPOL Red Notice to Restore a Client’s Freedom to Travel

Client Type and Situation:
A U.S. citizen was unexpectedly stopped at the airport due to an INTERPOL Diffusion in his name, preventing him from continuing his travel plans. This Diffusion postponed the client's important business abroad and automatically disqualified them from new visa applications, severely impacting his personal life, business affairs, and future plans.

Resolving OFAC Subpoena for a Client in the Goods Sale Sector

Client Type and Situation:
A client involved in the sale of goods sector received an administrative subpoena from OFAC, raising concerns about potential sanctions violations related to their business transactions. The subpoena demanded a comprehensive review of their financial and operational documentation, putting the client's

Thorough Response Prevents Sanctions Penalties for Software Development Firm

Client Type and Situation:
A U.S.-based software development company received an administrative subpoena from OFAC, which raised concerns over potential sanctions violations. Faced with the complexity of the situation, the client sought our firm’s expertise to manage the process and respond to OFAC’s inquiries.

Comprehensive Response to OFAC Subpoena Resolves IT Company’s Sanctions Inquiry

Client Type and Situation:
A U.S.-based IT business received an administrative subpoena from OFAC, suspecting potential violations of sanctions regulations. Concerned about the implications and possible penalties, the client retained our firm to handle the matter and respond to OFAC’s inquiry.

Voluntary Self-Disclosure by a U.S. Individual resulting in closure of the case without OFAC Penalties

Client Type and Situation:
A U.S. individual unknowingly continued to use accounts at banks that were later subject to sanctions, not realizing that as a U.S. person, they were no longer permitted to transact with these institutions. After discovering the issue, the client sought our firm’s assistance to voluntarily disclose the violations to OFAC.

Avoiding Penalties for a U.S. Individual's Unintentional OFAC Violation

Client Type and Situation:
A U.S. individual with accounts in banks that were later subjected to sanctions unknowingly continued transactions, unaware of the restrictions imposed on U.S. persons. Concerned about potential penalties, the client sought our help to self-disclose the violations to OFAC.