In order for INTERPOL to exist, it must be financed. Certainly, it receives occasional donations and gifts. But by and large, like any other large and voluntary organization, it can function because members pay "dues."

All member countries pay to be member countries of INTERPOL. The fee for membership is commensurate with the country's fiscal well-being. How this pans out is that the wealthier countries effectively subsidize the membership of the poorer countries. If everyone agrees that the goal of global police communication is worth supporting the less affluent countries, then everyone is relatively happy with the arrangement.

But what happens when it one of the member countries is using INTERPOL for corrupt purposes? In recent posts, we have considered the issue of corruption and misuse of Red Notices. Today, the conversation includes the idea that "clean" member countries effectively support those countries who would abuse their INTERPOL membership.