In a recent government meeting, discussions centered on the potential introduction of a new \"silver notice\" by Interpol aimed at combating financial crime. Critics, including Miss Grossman, raised concerns that this initiative could lead to an increase in abuse, similar to what has been observed with the existing red notice system. The fear is that authoritarian regimes may exploit the silver notice to make unfounded accusations of financial misconduct, which are notoriously difficult to disprove.

Participants in the meeting emphasized the need for transparency and accountability within Interpol's operations. There was a call for the Criminal Cases Framework (CCF) to resume its previous practice of publishing data on the origins of cases, which had revealed that Russia was the leading source of abusive cases in 2017. Advocates argue that such transparency is crucial for identifying and addressing systemic abuses.

The conversation also touched on the contentious issue of \"naming and shaming\" countries that misuse Interpol's mechanisms. Some officials expressed skepticism about the potential repercussions of exposing these abuses, particularly regarding cooperation with nations like Russia. They argued that the real danger lies not in revealing the misuse of Interpol but in allowing such abuses to continue unchecked, which could lead to legal challenges and damage the organization's credibility.

Overall, the meeting highlighted a critical juncture for Interpol as it considers new measures to address financial crime while grappling with the implications of potential abuse and the need for greater transparency in its operations.