CIDG seeks Interpol red notice vs British trader

MANILA, Philippines — The police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is seeking a red notice alert from the International Criminal Police Organization or Interpol against a British businessman who is wanted for estafa.

CIDG director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III gave Special Envoy on Transnational Crime Anthony Alcantara a letter from the complainant, electronics and communications equipment distributor Rheana’s Trading Inc. (RTI), asking for the issuance of an Interpol red notice against Lavish Mohan Paryani.

“This recommendation aligns with the laws on anti-money laundering, National Bureau of Investigation Reorganization and Human Security, which mandate international cooperation to apprehend people involved in transnational crimes impacting Philippine entities,” Torre said in a letter dated Nov. 11.

Torre asked Alcantara to coordinate with the Interpol on RTI’s request.

An Interpol red notice is an international arrest warrant to locate and provisionally arrest a wanted person.

Paryani reportedly left the country before a Pasay court issued a warrant for his arrest and his co-accused in October.

Based on information gathered by police, Torre said Paryani’s last known address is Porter Ranch in California, United States.

Torre did not disclose the amount of money involved in Paryani’s case.