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Law enforcement officers from various countries gather around a table in a briefing room with a large map of West Africa on…

Global Crackdown Targets Cybercrime Networks, Arrests 58

In a major win for global security, an international crackdown on cybercrime networks has led to the arrest of 58 individuals and identification of 263 suspects linked to African crime groups. The operation, which ran from November 2025 to June 2026, targeted notorious cybercrime syndicates like Black Axe, known for large-scale financial fraud and romance scams.

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Law enforcement officers gather around a conference table with a large MENA map on the wall.

INTERPOL Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, INTERPOL's Operation Ramz has led to 201 arrests and identified 382 more suspects across 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The operation, which ran from October 2025 to February 2026, dealt a significant blow to malicious cyber networks, also seizing 53 servers and helping 3,867 victims.

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Officials from various countries gather at Interpol facility for cybercrime disruption announcement.

Interpol Disrupts Cybercrime Networks in MENA Region with 201 Arrests

In a major win against cybercrime, Interpol's Operation Ramz has led to the arrest of 201 individuals and identification of 382 suspects across the Middle East and North Africa. This cross-border crackdown, involving 13 countries, has brought relief to 3,867 victims and dismantled key cybercrime networks.

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