PURPLE NOTICE

Current Context : The Enforcement Directorate secured an Interpol Purple Notice on trade-based money laundering modus operandi.

ABOUT PURPLE NOTICE

• Purpose: Provides information on modus operandi, devices, and concealment methods used by criminals.
• Difference: Unlike Red Notices (individuals), Purple Notices target practices and tools.
• Other Interpol Notices: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green, Orange, Silver (pilot phase).

ABOUT INTERPOL

• Founded: 1923.
• Members: 196 countries.
• Headquarters: Lyon, France.
• UN Status: Permanent Observer at UN since 1996 (not under UN).
• Functions:
  • Information-sharing network for international police cooperation.
  • Tackles crimes like terrorism, money laundering, human trafficking.
  • Issues colour-coded notices in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
  • Maintains centralized criminal databases (fingerprints, DNA, stolen documents).