Leak reveals Russia's misuse of Interpol wanted lists to target critics abroad
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Summary
A leak reveals Russia has been systematically misusing Interpol's wanted list system to target critics who have fled the country, including businessmen and journalists. The documents show Russia attempted to use Interpol's messaging system to obtain information about journalist Armen Aramyan after he left Russia, and businessman Igor Pestrikov discovered Moscow had placed him on a wanted list after fleeing in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Interpol states it has strengthened systems to prevent misuse in recent years.
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The files show Russia attempted to use Interpol's messaging system to get information about journalist Armen Aramyan after he left the country.
Businessman Igor Pestrikov found Moscow had put him on a wanted list after he fled Russia in 2022.
Pestrikov fled Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began - one of the first cities to be attacked was Chuguiv in eastern Ukraine.
Interpol says it has systems in place to avoid misuse and these have been strengthened in recent years.
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