Interpol’s Serengeti Smackdown: 1,006 Arrests and 134,089 Cybercrime Busts in Africa
In Operation Serengeti, INTERPOL and AFRIPOL arrested 1,006 suspects across 19 African countries, dismantling 134,089 malicious networks. The operation tackled cyber threats like ransomware and scams, uncovering $193 million in financial losses. With arrests from Ponzi schemes to massive credit card fraud, the operation aims to curb the rising tide of cybercrime.
Hot Take:
Operation Serengeti is like the Avengers of law enforcement, but instead of saving the universe, they’re saving our bank accounts from being drained by cyber villains. With over 1,000 arrests and enough seized SIM cards to open a mobile store, it seems like the good guys are finally winning in this real-life cyber thriller!
Key Points:
- Operation Serengeti involved 19 African countries and was spearheaded by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL.
- 1,006 suspects were arrested, and 134,089 malicious infrastructures were dismantled.
- The operation targeted ransomware, business email compromise, digital extortion, and online scams.
- Authorities discovered over 35,000 victims and USD 193 million in financial losses.
- Significant arrests included a $8.6M credit card fraud scheme in Kenya and a $6M Ponzi scheme in Senegal.
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