Africa: More Than 300 Arrests As African Countries Clamp Down on Cyber Threats
- African law enforcement authorities arrested 306 suspects in 'Operation Red Card,' an INTERPOL-led operation targeting cybercriminal networks.
- During the operation, 1,842 devices were seized, which were allegedly used in scams affecting over 5,000 victims.
- Nigerian police arrested 130 individuals linked to investment fraud and online casino scams, including 113 foreign nationals.
- Authorities in South Africa arrested 40 suspects and confiscated over 1,000 SIM cards as part of a SIM box fraud operation.
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Cybercrime crackdown: 306 arrested in Africa-wide operation
Between November 2024 and February 2025, Operation Red Card targeted cross-border fraud networks exploiting mobile banking, investment platforms, and messaging apps, with more than 5,000 victims identified.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Cybersecurity
The Good | Interpol Cracks Down on 300 Cybercriminals Linked to African Cyber Scam Operations 306 suspects have been arrested in Operation Red Card, an international crackdown conducted between November 2024 and February 2025 on cybercrime networks operating across borders. The joint operation between Interpol and African law enforcement seized 1842 devices linked to mobile banking scams, investment fraud, and messaging apps – all of which have …
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