Operation HAECHI V: INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Bust Bags 5,500 Arrests & Recovers $400M
INTERPOL’s Operation HAECHI V nabbed over 5,500 cybercriminals and recovered $400 million in stolen funds. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of law enforcement across 40 countries, the operation targeted cyber-enabled frauds like voice phishing, crypto scams, and business email compromise.
Hot Take:
In the world of cybercrime, it seems the criminals just can’t catch a break! Thanks to INTERPOL’s Operation HAECHI V, it’s a bad day to be a scammer. With over 5,500 arrests and a cool $400 million in recovered funds, the cybercriminals must be feeling like they just got Rickrolled by law enforcement. Who knew that INTERPOL had such a knack for crashing fraudsters’ parties while showcasing their own version of “Cops: Cyber Edition”?
Key Points:
- INTERPOL’s Operation HAECHI V resulted in 5,500 arrests across 40 countries.
- $400 million in stolen funds were intercepted and recovered.
- Operation focused on voice phishing, crypto scams, and business email compromise.
- INTERPOL’s I-GRIP initiative played a crucial role in tracking illicit funds.
- Success credited to international law enforcement cooperation.
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