Purple Notice

Why in News?

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has published its first Interpol Purple Notice regarding a unique trade-based money laundering modus operandi detected during investigations.

Key Highlights

Interpol Purple Notice

• Published on 21 August 2025.
• Aim: To create awareness and sensitise global counterparts about emerging money laundering trends.
• Provides member countries with information on:
  • Modus operandi of criminals
  • Objects, devices, concealment methods

Interpol Notices – Types

Interpol issues 8 types of colour-coded notices:

1. Red Notice – Wanted persons (arrest/locate)
2. Blue Notice – Collect information about persons
3. Green Notice – Warning on criminal activities
4. Yellow Notice – Locate missing persons
5. Black Notice – Unidentified bodies
6. Orange Notice – Dangerous materials (weapons, parcels)
7. Purple Notice – Criminal modus operandi, concealment methods
8. Interpol–UN Security Council Special Notice – Individuals/entities under UN sanctions