🌎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	Document type. Allowed values: CC,CE,PA,RC,TI,PEP,CCVE,NIT,CURP,DNI, CCEC.
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

JavaScript

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);
}

Python

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"))

Swift

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()

Untitled

<?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

200

{
  "data": {
    "totalCards": 2,
    "person": {
      "documentType": "CC",
      "documentNumber": "19304877",
      "firstName": "LUCIANO",
      "lastName": "MARIN ARANGO",
      "fullName": "LUCIANO MARIN ARANGO",
      "arrayName": [
        "LUCIANO",
        "MARIN",
        "ARANGO"
      ]
    },
    "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": "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\\r\\nHomicidio en persona protegida\\r\\nDesaparición forzada"
          },
          {
            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
            "charge": "Desaparición forzada agravada y homicidio en persona protegida"
          },
          {
            "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": "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\\r\\nHomicidio en persona protegida\\r\\nDesaparición forzada"
          },
          {
            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
            "charge": "Desaparición forzada agravada y homicidio en persona protegida"
          }
        ],
        "weight": 0,
        "languagesSpokenIds": [
          "SPA"
        ],
        "height": 1.75,
        "sexId": "M",
        "countryOfBirthId": "CO",
        "distinguishingMarks": "string",
        "eyesColorsId": "string",
        "hairsId": "string",
        "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": "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\\r\\nHomicidio en persona protegida\\r\\nDesaparición forzada"
          },
          {
            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
            "charge": "Desaparición forzada agravada y homicidio en persona protegida"
          },
          {
            "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": "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\\r\\nHomicidio en persona protegida\\r\\nDesaparición forzada"
          },
          {
            "issuingCountryId": "CO",
            "charge": "Desaparición forzada agravada y homicidio en persona protegida"
          }
        ],
        "weight": 0,
        "languagesSpokenIds": [
          "SPA"
        ],
        "height": 1.75,
        "sexId": "M",
        "countryOfBirthId": "CO",
        "distinguishingMarks": "string",
        "eyesColorsId": "string",
        "hairsId": "string",
        "placeOfBirth": "FLORENCIA - CAQUETA"
      }
    ]
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "August 30, 2022 3:54 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  }
}

200

{
  "data": {
    "totalCards": 0,
    "person": {
      "documentType": "CC",
      "documentNumber": "123456789",
      "firstName": "MATEO",
      "lastName": "VERIFIK",
      "fullName": "MATEO VERIFIK",
      "arrayName": [
        "MATEO",
        "VERIFIK"
      ]
    },
    "cards": []
  },
  "signature": {
    "dateTime": "August 30, 2022 3:55 PM",
    "message": "Certified by Verifik.co"
  }
}

404

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

409

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

409

{
"code": "MissingParameter",
"message": "documentType must be one of: [DNIAR]"
}