Interpol Taken Down 6 Ransomware Variants and Arrested 500+ Suspects

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • December 24, 2025

Law enforcement agencies across 19 African nations have achieved a landmark victory against cybercrime. Arresting 574 suspects and dismantling six ransomware variants during Operation Sentinel, a month-long coordinated crackdown that concluded on November 27. The operation, which ran from October 27 to November 27, targeted three escalating threats: business email compromise (BEC), digital extortion, and […]

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Interpol Dismantles Six Ransomware Operations, Arrests Over 500 Suspects Interpol has dismantled six ransomware variants and arrested over 500 suspects involved in various cybercrime activities, including business email compromise and digital extortion schemes across Africa. The operation took place between October 27 and November 27, 2025, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime on a global scale. 3 sources 37

Interpol Taken Down 6 Ransomware Variants and Arrested 500+ Suspects

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