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Massive MENA cybercrime Operation Ramz disrupts infrastructure and arrests 201 suspects

Securityaffairs.Co •Pierluigi Paganini • May 19, 2026

INTERPOL led Operation Ramz in MENA, resulting in 201 arrests and 382 suspects tied to cybercrime networks. INTERPOL coordinated Operation Ramz across the Middle East and North Africa, leading to 201 arrests and identifying 382 additional suspects. ” A first-of-its-kind cybercrime operation in the MENA region has led to the arrest of 201 individuals, with a […]

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Operation Ramz: INTERPOL Disrupts Cybercrime Networks in MENA Region Operation Ramz, coordinated by INTERPOL, resulted in 201 arrests and identified 3,867 victims across 13 MENA countries from October 2025 to February 2026. The operation focused on dismantling phishing infrastructure, malware threats, and online scams. Authorities seized 53 servers and identified 382 additional suspects. Investigations revealed that compromised devices in Qatar were unknowingly spreading threats, while a fraudulent investment scheme in Jordan involved victims of human trafficking. In Oman, a vulnerable server was disabled to prevent further harm, and a phishing-as-a-service site was dismantled in Algeria. Nearly 8,000 pieces of intelligence were shared among participating countries to support ongoing investigations. 24 sources 62

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