Scam Slam: Interpol Busts Major African Fraud Network with 260 Arrests
Interpol’s Operation Contender 3.0 has rounded up 260 suspects in a 14-country crackdown on romance scams in Africa, proving that love isn’t just blind—it sometimes needs a GPS tracker and a police escort. With 1235 devices seized, the digital lovebirds are now grounded.
Hot Take:
Interpol and friends have put the kibosh on a massive digital dating disaster, proving once again that crime doesn’t pay—unless you’re into collecting confiscated USB drives and SIM cards. It’s like a bad episode of “Scammers Get Busted,” but thankfully, this time the good guys are swiping right on justice!
Key Points:
- Operation Contender 3.0 led to 260 arrests across 14 African countries.
- Targeted romance scams and sextortion crimes.
- Seized 1235 electronic devices, including USB drives and SIM cards.
- Raids executed in Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Angola.
- Estimated victim losses reached nearly $2.8 million.
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