🌎Interpol Background Check

Service for querying criminal records with Interpol.

Endpoint

https://api.verifik.co/v2/interpol

Conduct a criminal background check using Interpol’s database. This API endpoint enables you to search for an individual’s criminal records, including details like document type, document number, first name, last name, full name, and name components. Designed for secure and authorized use by law enforcement and security agencies.

Key Use Case

Essential for organizations requiring criminal background verification, such as for hiring, security clearances, or legal compliance, particularly when dealing with international records.

Important Notes

This service accesses Interpol’s database and is intended exclusively for authorized law enforcement and security agencies. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
The data retrieved is highly sensitive and subject to international privacy and data protection laws. Handle with care and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Always verify the information with official Interpol channels or local authorities for critical decisions.

Headers

Name

Value

Content-Type

application/json

Authorization

Bearer <token>

Query via Document

Name

Type

Required

Description

documentType

String

False

The document type that you want to request.

documentNumber

String

False

Document number to consult, without spaces or points.

Query via Full Name

Name

Type

Required

Description

fullName

String

False

Instead of documentType and documentNumber, you can pass the name directly of the person/business.

Request

import axios from 'axios';

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://api.verifik.co/v2/interpol',
  params: {documentType: 'CC', documentNumber: '80251972'},
  headers: {
    Accept: 'application/json',
    Authorization: 'jwt <tu_token>'
  }
};

try {
  const { data } = await axios.request(options);
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
}

import http.client

conn = http.client.HTTPSConnection("api.verifik.co")
payload = ''
headers = {}
conn.request("GET", "/v2/interpol?fullName=IVAN%20LUCIANO%20MARQUEZ%20MARIN%20ARANGO", payload, headers)
res = conn.getresponse()
data = res.read()
print(data.decode("utf-8"))

var request = URLRequest(url: URL(string: "https://api.verifik.co/v2/interpol?fullName=IVAN%20LUCIANO%20MARQUEZ%20MARIN%20ARANGO")!,timeoutInterval: Double.infinity)
request.httpMethod = "GET"

let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: request) { data, response, error in 
  guard let data = data else {
    print(String(describing: error))
    return
  }
  print(String(data: data, encoding: .utf8)!)
}

task.resume()

<?php
require_once 'HTTP/Request2.php';
$request = new HTTP_Request2();
$request->setUrl('https://api.verifik.co/v2/interpol?fullName=IVAN LUCIANO MARQUEZ MARIN ARANGO');
$request->setMethod(HTTP_Request2::METHOD_GET);
$request->setConfig(array(
  'follow_redirects' => TRUE
));
try {
  $response = $request->send();
  if ($response->getStatus() == 200) {
    echo $response->getBody();
  }
  else {
    echo 'Unexpected HTTP status: ' . $response->getStatus() . ' ' .
    $response->getReasonPhrase();
  }
}
catch(HTTP_Request2_Exception $e) {
  echo 'Error: ' . $e->getMessage();
}

Response

{
    "data": {
        "documentType": "CC",
        "documentNumber": "19304877",
        "firstName": "IVAN LUCIANO MARQUEZ",
        "lastName": "MARIN ARANGO",
        "fullName": "IVAN LUCIANO MARQUEZ MARIN ARANGO",
        "arrayName": [
            "IVAN",
            "LUCIANO",
            "MARQUEZ",
            "MARIN",
            "ARANGO"
        ],
        "foundInInterpol": true,
        "details": {
            "totalCards": "2",
            "cards": [
                {
                    "arrestWarrants": [
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "ARTICULO 162.  - RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO \r\nARTICULO 135-6 - HOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA \r\nARTICULO 165 y 166 causal 3 - DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "ARTICULO 162.  - RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO \r\nARTICULO 135-6 - HOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA \r\nARTICULO 165 y 166 causal 3 - DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "Desaparición forzada agravada y homicidio en persona protegida"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "Desaparición forzada agravada y homicidio en persona protegida"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "Reclutamiento ilícito\r\nHomicidio en persona protegida\r\nDesaparición forzada"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "Reclutamiento ilícito\r\nHomicidio en persona protegida\r\nDesaparición forzada"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO (ART. 162)\r\nHOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA (ART.135-6)\r\n DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA (ART.165 y ART. 166 causal 3)"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO (ART. 162)\r\nHOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA (ART.135-6)\r\n DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA (ART.165 y ART. 166 causal 3)"
                        }
                    ],
                    "weight": "0",
                    "languagesSpokenIds": [
                        "SPA"
                    ],
                    "height": "1.75",
                    "sexId": "M",
                    "countryOfBirthId": "CO",
                    "distinguishingMarks": null,
                    "eyesColorsId": null,
                    "hairsId": null,
                    "placeOfBirth": "FLORENCIA - CAQUETA"
                },
                {
                    "arrestWarrants": [
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "ARTICULO 162.  - RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO \r\nARTICULO 135-6 - HOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA \r\nARTICULO 165 y 166 causal 3 - DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "ARTICULO 162.  - RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO \r\nARTICULO 135-6 - HOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA \r\nARTICULO 165 y 166 causal 3 - DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "Desaparición forzada agravada y homicidio en persona protegida"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "Desaparición forzada agravada y homicidio en persona protegida"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "Reclutamiento ilícito\r\nHomicidio en persona protegida\r\nDesaparición forzada"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "Reclutamiento ilícito\r\nHomicidio en persona protegida\r\nDesaparición forzada"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO (ART. 162)\r\nHOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA (ART.135-6)\r\n DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA (ART.165 y ART. 166 causal 3)"
                        },
                        {
                            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
                            "charge": "RECLUTAMIENTO ILÍCITO (ART. 162)\r\nHOMICIDIO EN PERSONA PROTEGIDA (ART.135-6)\r\n DESAPARICIÓN FORZADA AGRAVADA POR LA MENOR EDAD DE LA VÍCTIMA (ART.165 y ART. 166 causal 3)"
                        }
                    ],
                    "weight": "0",
                    "languagesSpokenIds": [
                        "SPA"
                    ],
                    "height": "1.75",
                    "sexId": "M",
                    "countryOfBirthId": "CO",
                    "distinguishingMarks": null,
                    "eyesColorsId": null,
                    "hairsId": null,
                    "placeOfBirth": "FLORENCIA - CAQUETA"
                }
            ]
        }
    },
    "signature": {
        "dateTime": "June 16, 2025 4:31 PM",
        "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
    },
    "id": "PHVXK"
}

{
    "data": {
        "documentType": "CC",
        "documentNumber": "1058843805",
        "firstName": "LINA MARCELA",
        "lastName": "YEPES SALAZAR",
        "fullName": "LINA MARCELA YEPES SALAZAR",
        "arrayName": [
            "LINA",
            "MARCELA",
            "YEPES",
            "SALAZAR"
        ],
        "foundInInterpol": false,
        "details": {}
    },
    "signature": {
        "dateTime": "June 16, 2025 4:32 PM",
        "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
    },
    "id": "FX5TI"
}

{
"code": "NotFound",
"message": "Record not found.",
"signature": {
"dateTime": "August 31, 2022 3:24 PM",
"message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
}
}

{
"code": "MissingParameter",
"message": "missing documentType\n. missing documentNumber\n"
}

{
    "code": "MissingParameter",
    "message": "documentType must be one of: [CC,CE,PEP,NIT,CCVE,CCEC,DNI,DNIAR,DNIHN,CIC,CIE,RUN,CURP,CUI,CCPA,CI,CPF,DUI,CCUY]"
}

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