Operation Red Card Scores Big: Cybercriminals Sent Off in Massive INTERPOL Crackdown
Operation Red Card netted 306 cybercriminals and 1,842 devices across Africa. From mobile banking scams to SIM box fraud, these cyber villains had more tricks than a magician at a kids’ party. But thanks to INTERPOL, these scammers are now playing their games behind bars, proving cybercrime doesn’t pay.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like cybercriminals in Africa just got their red card! INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card has managed to swipe 306 cyber goons right off the field. That’s a game-changer for digital justice. Who knew law enforcement had such a knack for penalty kicks?
Key Points:
- Operation Red Card led to 306 arrests in a cybercrime crackdown across Africa.
- Authorities seized 1,842 devices linked to scams affecting 5,000 victims.
- The operation involved seven countries: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, and Zambia.
- Nigerian police uncovered foreign nationals concealing scams through digital assets.
- The operation is part of a broader effort by INTERPOL to combat cybercrime in Africa.
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