Interpol’s Sting Operation Against Cyber Scammers
In a coordinated operation across 14 African countries, Interpol arrested 260 suspected cyber scammers involved in romance scams and sextortion, identifying over 1,400 victims who collectively lost nearly $2.8 million. The crackdown led to the seizure of numerous devices and forged documents, with arrests made in countries including Ghana, Senegal, and Ivory Coast, highlighting the rise of digital-enabled crimes targeting vulnerable individuals online.
