Lawyers for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta have confirmed that the International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, has deleted the Red Notice previously issued against him.
In a statement issued on his behalf, the legal team disclosed that the global law enforcement body removed the alert from its database after a formal review process. According to the lawyers, the Red Notice was found to be inconsistent with INTERPOL’s rules governing international police cooperation.
Legal Team Welcomes Decision
Counsel for Ofori-Atta described the development as a vindication of their long-held position that the notice lacked sufficient legal grounds. They argued that the move by INTERPOL affirms their claim that the process leading to the issuance of the Red Notice was flawed.
“The deletion underscores the importance of due process and adherence to international legal standards,” the lawyers indicated, adding that the former minister has always maintained his innocence.
Background to the Red Notice
A Red Notice is a request circulated by INTERPOL to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition or similar legal action. While it is not an international arrest warrant, it often has significant legal and reputational implications for the individual concerned.
Ofori-Atta’s inclusion on the Red Notice list had drawn widespread public attention, with critics and supporters debating the legal and political dimensions of the case.
Implications of the Deletion
With the deletion now confirmed, Ofori-Atta is no longer subject to international alerts under INTERPOL’s system in relation to the matter in question. Legal experts note that the removal does not automatically end any domestic investigations but may influence the broader trajectory of the case.
The lawyers reiterated their client’s readiness to cooperate with lawful processes and expressed confidence that further developments will reflect what they describe as the “true facts” of the matter.
As of press time, there has been no official statement from state authorities regarding the removal of the Red Notice.
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