interpelar - to question, especially in a formal manner or as part of an investigation; to ask for an explanationSpanish example: La policía rusa interpeló en Moscú a unos quince manifestantes
English example: The Russian police questioned some 15 protesters in Moscow.
Source: interpelar - to question, especially in a formal manner or as part of an investigation; to ask for an explanation (https://www.123teachme.com/spanish_feeds/word_of_the_day/2020/11/19)