- Global Red Notices issued for crimes ranging from trafficking to forgery
- INTERPOL urges public cooperation in locating wanted individuals
The International Police (INTERPOL) has issued Red Notices for 14 Nigerians wanted for various crimes, including human trafficking, drug smuggling, robbery, and forgery. The individuals are being sought by law enforcement agencies across several countries for their alleged involvement in organized crime.
Information gathered from INTERPOL’s website on Tuesday listed the wanted individuals as Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, Ikechukwu Obidiozor, and Alachi Stanley. Others include Bouhari Salif, Timloh Nkem, Austine Costa, Okromi Festus, Akachi Vitus, and Mary Eze.
Felix Omoregie is wanted by Belgian authorities for allegedly leading a criminal organization involved in the sexual exploitation of minors. Jessica Edosomwan is being sought by France for multiple counts of human trafficking and money laundering.
Additionally, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, and Chinedu Ezeunara are wanted by Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, respectively, for drug trafficking offenses. Benedict Okoro is being pursued by authorities in Nicaragua for alleged organized crime activities.
Three other suspects—Obidiozor, Vitus, and Stanley—are wanted by Angola for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms. Meanwhile, Denmark is seeking Mary Eze for alleged human trafficking, and Canada is pursuing Timloh Nkem for sexual assault and failing to comply with court conditions.
In Asia, Bouhari Salif is wanted by China for alleged drug smuggling, while Austine Costa and Okromi Festus are being sought by India for forgery, criminal conspiracy, and cheating.
INTERPOL clarified that a Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant but a request for law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest individuals pending extradition. “The notices are issued to alert the public about potential threats and assist in locating the suspects,” the agency explained.
The organization has urged anyone with information about the listed individuals to report to their local police authorities, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in addressing transnational crimes.
