West African scammers targeted in joint international government-industry operation

West African scammers targeted in joint international government-industry operation

An international crackdown targeting West African scam operations netted 28 arrests, rescued 117 trafficking victims, and purged over 3.7 million fraudulent accounts.

Meta removes 3.7 million West African scam accounts in police operation

Leads on 30-plus scam centers led to 28 arrests and 117 trafficking victims freed in Ghana. What the NCA week means for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram.

FBI Tally Puts Scam-Center Losses at $17 Billion as 28 Arrested

West African raids produced 28 arrests as a broader enforcement effort removed more than 3.7 million online accounts, pages and groups.

FBI Reports $17 Billion Scam-Center Tally as West Africa Raids Net 28 Arrests

DOJ says a coordinated enforcement week removed more than 3.7 million online accounts, pages and groups and identified over $11 million in potentially freezable funds.

US Department of Justice shares latest details of Sasaabi cybercrime raid

The United States Department of Justice has confirmed the arrest of 19 people and the seizure of 303 electronic devices during a cybercrime enforcement operation in Sasaabi, a suburb of Accra, as part of an international crackdown on online scam networks operating in West Africa.