Archive · 28 May 2025
Interpol Issues Silver Notice in Visa and Crypto Fraud Cases
Interpol is helping India find money that criminals earned illegally using special notices.
One notice targets a former French embassy officer, Shokeen Shubham, accused of visa fraud.
He allegedly took bribes for visas and bought property in Dubai.
Another notice is for Amit Lakhanpal, who allegedly created fake cryptocurrency, tricked investors, and stole money.
These notices assist in locating hidden assets like bank accounts and properties.
Interpol and India are collaborating to bring these individuals to justice.
Interpol issued its first Silver notice at India's request to track assets.
The notice targets Shokeen Shubham, a former French embassy officer in a visa fraud case.
Shokeen is accused of taking bribes to facilitate visa issuance and buying Dubai properties.
Another Silver notice was issued for Amit Madanlal Lakhanpal in a cryptocurrency fraud case.
Indian agencies are submitting more cases for this global asset-tracing initiative.
- Who
- Interpol, CBI, Shokeen Shubham, and Amit Lakhanpal
- What
- Interpol issued Silver notices to trace criminal assets.
- When
- Notices issued May 23 and May 26
- Where
- Worldwide (51 participating countries)
- Why
- To locate and identify assets connected to criminal activities.
Allegations
Suspect Actions
Accusations
Allegations
Allegations of illegal fund acquisition through visa fraud and crypto schemes.
Suspect Actions
N/A
- Notice Purpose
- Asset tracing for criminal proceeds
- Notice Type
- Silver
- Individuals Involved
- Shokeen Shubham and Amit Madanlal Lakhanpal
- Charges
- Visa and Crypto Fraud
- Visa Bribe Range
- ₹15 lakh to ₹45 lakh per applicant
- Dubai Properties Value
- ₹15.73 crore (7.76 million Dirhams)
- Cryptocurrency Investment Amount
- ₹113.10 crore
Sources
CBI gets published Interpol Silver Notices against two fugitives
India secures first Interpol silver notices to track criminal assets abroad