Comparisons
Side-by-side explanations of the concepts that come up most often in international criminal-justice reporting — Red Notices, arrest warrants, extradition and how the different agencies relate to each other.
- Interpol Red Notice vs Arrest Warrant
Interpol Red Notice vs Arrest Warrant
A Red Notice is an international police request; an arrest warrant is a national judicial order. Here's how they differ in law, scope, and enforceability.
- Red Notice vs Blue Notice
Red Notice vs Blue Notice
A Red Notice seeks arrest and extradition. A Blue Notice gathers information. Here's a clear comparison of Interpol's two most common notices.
- Interpol vs FBI
Interpol vs FBI
Interpol is an international police cooperation body with no arrest powers. The FBI is a US federal investigative and arresting agency. Here's how they relate.
- Extradition vs Deportation
Extradition vs Deportation
Extradition is the surrender of a wanted person to face prosecution abroad. Deportation is the removal of a non-citizen for immigration reasons. Same end result, very different process.
- Suspect vs Fugitive
Fugitive vs Suspect
A suspect is someone police believe may have committed a crime. A fugitive is someone evading a warrant or prosecution. Not every suspect is a fugitive.
- Ten Most Wanted vs FBI Wanted
FBI Ten Most Wanted vs FBI Wanted
The FBI runs two wanted programmes: the historical Ten Most Wanted and the much larger FBI Wanted list. Here's how they differ in scope, visibility and process.