Operation Redlist – Volume I: Hunted in the Shadows is a groundbreaking investigative work that reveals how authoritarian regimes—most notably the Islamic Republic of Iran—manipulate global law enforcement systems to suppress political dissent far beyond their own borders. The result of four and a half years of meticulous research and direct interviews with a former Iranian police officer, this volume uncovers:

The weaponisation of INTERPOL’s Red Notice system – A full chapter explores politically motivated Red Notices, including a case involving a high-profile dissident, and examines how INTERPOL’s silence enabled systemic abuse.

Silent executions and engineered disappearances – Includes firsthand accounts of individuals who vanished without trace, followed by staged “accidents,” overdoses, or street brawls used to mask politically motivated killings.

A real-world case study involving a former Iranian military officer – For the first time, the book presents the testimony of a targeted individual who narrowly escaped capture and forced repatriation, despite credible threats to his life and multiple international protections.

Judicial betrayal in international protection – One of the book’s most disturbing cases documents how a binding High Court ruling under the principle of non-refoulement was deliberately ignored by a neighbouring country’s immigration authorities—leading to the forced expulsion of a political dissident and his family.

Verified evidence of transnational persecution – The book discloses a collection of fully authenticated documents, including an active Red Notice request and court records from Iran and other jurisdictions, revealing how Iranian authorities attempted to prosecute and extradite one of their critics through fabricated charges at the international level.

This book is not just a narrative—it is a legal indictment. Backed by court rulings, classified documents, and personal testimony, it stands as both evidence and warning.

This is the first volume in a planned trilogy.

The Persian edition of this book will be published on 7 July 2025.

A printed version will also be made available soon.

Note: Hope Paradise is the official pen name of the author, used for privacy and security reasons.

This volume is available free of charge to inform the public, international institutions, and human rights organisations.

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