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Criminal watchlists

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Canada

BC RCMP

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Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Description
The British Columbia Royal Canadian Mounted Police (BC RCMP) proudly provides municipal, provincial and federal policing in areas that range from isolated Aboriginal communities and coastal villages to major cities.

Canada

RCMP

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Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Description
At the community, provincial, territorial and federal levels, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) work to prevent crime, enforce the law, investigate offences, keep Canadians, and their interests, safe and secure, assist Canadians in emergency situations/incidents.

European Union

Europol

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Europe's Most Wanted Fugitives
Status
Included
Link
https://www.eumostwanted.eu
Description
Headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, Europol support the 27 EU Member States in their fight against terrorism, cybercrime and other serious and organised forms of crime. Europol also work with many non-EU partner states and international organisations.

Germany

Bundeskriminalamt

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Fahndungen
Status
Included
Link
https://www.bka.de
Description
The Bundeskriminalamt is an essential cornerstone in a comprehensive system of crime control and works as a partner with the police forces of the Federation and of the individual German states.

Ghana

EOCO

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Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://eoco.gov.gh
Description
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is a specialised agency to monitor and investigate economic and organised crime and on the authority of the Attorney General prosecute these offences.

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Ghana

Ghana Police Service

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Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://police.gov.gh
Description
The Ghana Police Service exists to deliver services in Crime Prevention Detection, Apprehension and Prosecution of offenders consistent with the expectations of Ghana stakeholders for Maximum Protection, Safe, Secure and Peaceful Communities.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Police Force

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Wanted Persons with Reward Notices
Status
Included
Link
https://police.gov.hk
Description
The vision is to maintain Hong Kong as one of the safest and most stable societies in the world. In this fast-changing world, emerging crime trends, global terrorism threats and unprecedented disasters have remained relevant in the global context.

Hong Kong

Independent Commission Against Corruption

List
Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://icac.org.hk
Description
ICAC is committed to fighting corruption through law enforcement, education and prevention to keep Hong Kong fair, just, stable and prosperous.
Interpol

International

Interpol

List
Red Notices
Status
Included
Link
https://www.interpol.int
Description
The Interpol Red Notices list contains fugitives wanted either for prosecution or to serve a sentence. Law enforcement worldwide is requested to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action.

Japan

National Police Agency

List
Most Wanted Suspects
Status
Included
Link
https://npa.go.jp
Description
The National Police Agency commands and supervises prefectural police forces with regard to affairs such as the police system for dealing with wide-area organized crime, criminal forensics, and crime statistics.

Lithuania

IRD - VRM

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Suspects, Accused & Convicts
Status
Included
Link
https://www.ird.lt
Description
The Register of Suspects, Accused and Convicts was set up in 2012 by the Information Technology and Communications Department (IRD) under the Ministry of the Interior (VRM) of the Republic of Lithuania which is the administrator of the register.

Malaysia

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)

List
Corruption Offenders
Status
Included
Link
https://sprm.gov.my
Description
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission publishes a register of the persons who have been convicted of corruption offences.

Malaysia

Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)

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Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://rmp.gov.my
Description
The Royal Malaysia Police publishes a list of the persons it is seeking in connection with criminal offences.

Malaysia

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)

List
Criminal Prosecutions
Status
Included
Link
https://sc.com.my
Description
The Securities Commission Malaysia publishes the criminal prosecutions it has instituted against persons for offences under the securities laws.

Malaysia

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)

List
Persons Subject to Arrest
Status
Included
Link
https://sc.com.my
Description
The Securities Commission Malaysia publishes a list of the persons subject to arrest who are wanted in connection with offences under the securities laws.

Netherlands

Netherlands Police

List
Nationale Opsporingslijst
Status
Included
Link
https://www.politie.nl
Description
The National Wanted of the Netherlands Police List contains people who are urgently wanted by the police.

Nigeria

EFCC

List
Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://efcc.gov.ng
Description
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) published the Wanted Persons list.

Nigeria

ICPC

List
Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://icpc.gov.ng
Description
The persons have been declared WANTED by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Nigeria

MoI

List
Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://interior.gov.ng
Description
The persons have been declared wanted by the Ministry of Interior (Nigerian Correctional Services).

Nigeria

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)

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Trafficking in Persons Register
Status
Included
Link
https://naptip.gov.ng
Description
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons maintains a register of persons convicted of human trafficking offences under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act.

Nigeria

NPF

List
Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://npf.gov.ng
Description
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) published the Wanted Persons list.

Romania

Romanian Police

List
Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://www.politiaromana.ro
Description
The Romanian Police (Poliția Română) maintains an active database of individuals evading prison sentences.

Singapore

Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

List
Employers Convicted under the Employment Act
Status
Included
Link
https://mom.gov.sg
Description
The Ministry of Manpower publishes the employers that have been convicted of offences under the Employment Act, such as failing to pay salaries or to grant statutory leave entitlements.

South Africa

South African Police Service

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Wanted Persons
Status
Included
Link
https://saps.gov.za
Description
In 1994 South Africa had its first democratic elections. Crime Stop played a significant role in assisting to identify and address the intimidation of voters. After the celebrated elections, the Crime Stop programme turned its focus on criminals at all possible levels.

Taiwan

Criminal Investigation Bureau

List
Most Wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://npa.gov.tw
Description
On September 1, 1973, the government established the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) under the command of the Director-General of NPA to direct and supervise the criminal affairs nationwide, as well as to undertake responsibility of the Provincial Criminal Police Corps.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Financial Services Authority

List
Register of Restricted Individuals
Status
Included
Link
https://www.dfsa.ae
Description
In addition to regulating financial and ancillary services, the DFSA is responsible for supervising and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements applicable in the DIFC.

United Kingdom

Crimestoppers

List
Most Wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Description
Crimestoppers publishes appeals for information on the individuals wanted by United Kingdom police forces and other law enforcement agencies.

United Kingdom

National Crime Agency

List
Most wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk
Description
The National Crime Agency leads the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime, protecting the public by targeting and pursuing those criminals who pose the greatest risk to the UK.

USA

ATF

List
Most Wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://www.atf.gov
Description
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives protects the public from crimes involving firearms, explosives, arson, and the diversion of alcohol and tobacco products; regulates lawful commerce in firearms and explosives.

USA

Drug Enforcement Administration

List
Most Wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://www.dea.gov
Description
The DEA enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. The DEA Most Wanted List includes fugitives involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the US.

USA

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

List
Fugitives
Status
Included
Link
https://www.epa.gov
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency publishes a list of the fugitives charged with environmental crimes who are being sought by its Criminal Investigation Division.

USA

Federal Bureau of Investigation

List
Most Wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://www.fbi.gov
Description
The FBI is an intelligence-driven and threat-focused national security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities. The FBI Most Wanted List includes the ten most wanted persons, fugitives, terrorists, parental kidnappers and bank robbers.

USA

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

List
Most Wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://www.ice.gov
Description
Immigration and Customs Enforcement publishes a list of its most wanted fugitives, including individuals sought for human trafficking, human smuggling, child exploitation and other transnational crimes.

USA

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

List
Most Wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://www.lapdonline.org
Description
The Los Angeles Police Department publishes a list of its most wanted fugitives, including the suspects sought for homicide and other violent crimes.

USA

Pennsylvania Treasury Department

List
List of Prohibited Investments
Status
Included
Link
https://www.patreasury.gov
Description
Act 132 of 2022 requires Pennsylvania's public funds to compile and publish lists of 'scrutinized companies' identified as subject to US sanctions or that are domiciled in Russia or Belarus.

USA

US Marshals Service

List
Fugitives
Status
Included
Link
https://www.usmarshals.gov
Description
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is the nation’s first and most versatile federal law enforcement agency, involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative. Its mission is to protect, defend, and enforce the American justice system.

USA

US Secret Service

List
Most Wanted Fugitives
Status
Included
Link
https://www.secretservice.gov
Description
The Secret Service has an integrated mission of protection and financial investigations to ensure the safety and security of their protectees, key locations, and events of national significance. They also protect the integrity of the currency and investigate crimes against the U.S. financial system committed by criminals around the world and in cyberspace.

USA

Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC)

List
Most Wanted
Status
Included
Link
https://www.virginia.gov
Description
The Virginia Department of Corrections publishes a list of the offenders it is actively seeking, including probation and parole violators who have absconded from supervision.
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