Interpol's 'Operation Silver Axe III' Results in 1,462 Arrests, $1.05 Billion Recovery in African Cybercrime Crackdown
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Interpol's 'Operation Silver Axe III' led to the arrest of 1,462 suspects and the recovery of over $1.05 billion in illegal funds across 21 African countries. The operation, conducted from June 29 to August 31, 2026, targeted network crimes, including fraud and illegal cryptocurrency mining. Notably, Uganda arrested 365 foreign nationals involved in cross-border investment fraud, while Angola shut down two illegal cryptocurrency mining centers, and Nigeria arrested key figures behind phishing emails and investment scams. The operation affected more than 65,000 victims with total losses of $3.85 billion.
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