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Major Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa: 574 Arrested, $3 Million Seized

Major Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa: 574 Arrested, $3 Million Seized

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Authorities in Senegal, Ghana, Benin, and Cameroon arrested 574 individuals and seized $3 million in a significant crackdown on cybercrime networks. This operation targeted business email compromise (BEC), ransomware, and various other cyber-fraud schemes as part of Operation Sentinel.

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