Put Interpol on Notice Over Arrest Warrant Abuse

Put Interpol on Notice Over Arrest Warrant Abuse

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An article authored by Christopher David and Nicholas Hearn, published by The Times.

Excerpt: On 30 May, Bill Browder, a hedge-fund chief executive and human rights activist, tweeted: “Urgent: Just was arrested by Spanish police in Madrid on a Russian Interpol arrest warrant. Going to the police station right now.”

Two hours later, Mr Browder, a vocal critic of President Putin, added an update: “Good news. Spanish National Police just released me after Interpol General Secretary in Lyon advised them not to honor the new Russian Interpol red notice. This is the 6th time that Russia has abused Interpol in my case.” Read the full article.

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