Inna Tliashinova
Red Notice removed. Political persecution.
Inna Tliashinova tells the story in their own words
Situation
What happened
Inna Tliashinova faced criminal prosecution whose political nature left little doubt. The Red Notice issued in connection with the case effectively made her persona non grata in most countries in the world and created a constant threat of detention.
Key challenges of the case
- Proving the political motivation of the prosecution with limited access to the case materials
- Being under threat of arrest in several European countries
- Tight deadlines requiring an urgent response
Strategy and work
How ARGA worked
Emergency legal analysis
Within 48 hours the team analyzed the situation, confirmed the existence of the Red Notice, and developed a defense strategy.
Building the evidence base
Materials were prepared confirming the political nature of the prosecution: public statements by officials, a timeline of events, and expert opinions from international human rights organizations.
Filing a complaint with the CCF
The complaint to Interpol's Commission for the Control of Files was accompanied by a detailed memorandum on the violation of Interpol's rules prohibiting politically motivated notices.
Ensuring safety
In parallel, legal protection was secured in the country of residence, and cooperation with local lawyers was arranged to prevent a possible detention.
CCF decision
The Commission found the complaint well-founded and ruled to remove the Red Notice as a violation of Article 3 of Interpol's Constitution.
Outcome
Result
The Red Notice was removed. Inna Tliashinova lives in the EU, and her legal status is securely protected.