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Operation Red Card 2.0: 651 Arrests in African Cybercrime Crackdown
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A joint operation by law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries resulted in the arrest of 651 suspects and the recovery of over $4.3 million. The operation, named Red Card 2.0, targeted online scams including investment fraud, mobile money scams, and fake loan applications, uncovering scams linked to over $45 million in financial losses between December 8, 2025, and January 30, 2026.
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2025-12-08
Operation Red Card 2.0 begins
2026-01-30
Operation Red Card 2.0 ends
2026-02-19
651 arrests announced and $4.3 million recovered