Interpol red notice for Gupta brothers, wives awaiting review - NPA
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the red notices issued for Gupta brothers and wives still need to undergo a review by Interpol.
In a statement on Monday Hermione Cronje, head of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate, said the notices were issued for Atul and Rajesh Gupta and their wives, and four other people.
The Gupta brothers are wanted for prosecution in South Africa in connection with alleged fraud and money laundering charges.
Investigating Directorate spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka says the notice still need to be considered by the international police agency.
“It is correct that red notices have been issued for circulation among law enforcement entities of Interpol member states in respect of four of the eight accused before the Bloemfontein Regional Court. Red notices for the four Gupta family members are still under consideration by the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF).
“The CCF is an independent legal body that ensures that all personal data processed through INTERPOL’s channels conforms to the Interpol Constitution, in particular Article 3, which ‘prohibits any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character’,” says Seboka.
She says the CCF is duty-bound to consider submissions before making a decision to issue a red notice.
“We are confident that these notices do not violate the requirements of Article 3 in that they are neither politically motivated nor of a military, religious or racial character.”
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