Cybercriminal Safari: INTERPOL’s Massive Bust Nets 1,209 Arrests and $97M in Africa
In Operation Serengeti 2.0, INTERPOL herded in a whopping 1,209 cybercriminals across 18 African countries, seizing $97 million and dismantling over 11,000 malicious infrastructures. That’s one way to retire a cybercrime empire!
Hot Take:
Looks like the cybercriminals’ safari has come to an abrupt end! INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 has rounded up the digital poachers and bagged a $97M trophy. Who knew fighting crime could be such a lucrative adventure?
Key Points:
- Operation Serengeti 2.0 led to the arrest of 1,209 cybercriminals across 18 African nations.
- A staggering $97.4 million was seized, and 11,432 malicious infrastructures dismantled.
- African nations teamed up with the UK, backed by major cybersecurity firms, in this operation.
- Zambia’s authorities cracked a $300M crypto fraud affecting 65,000 victims.
- INTERPOL’s global collaboration continues to grow stronger, with enhanced skill-sharing.
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