Major Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa Results in 574 Arrests

Major Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa Results in 574 Arrests

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A coordinated operation led by INTERPOL across 19 African countries resulted in 574 arrests and the recovery of approximately USD 3 million in illicit funds. The operation, named Operation Sentinel, targeted various cyber-enabled financial crimes, including business email compromise and ransomware, and took place from October 27 to November 27, 2025.

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