The International Criminal Police Organizations
The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, has announced the arrest of 651 suspected internet fraudsters during coordinated operations conducted across Nigeria and several African countries.
Authorities confirmed that the weeks-long crackdown also led to the recovery of approximately $4.3 million allegedly linked to cybercrime activities targeting victims in different parts of the world.
According to report, the operation was carried out through joint efforts involving law enforcement agencies from multiple African nations, working closely with INTERPOL to dismantle organized cybercrime networks. The suspects were accused of engaging in online scams, including romance fraud, business email compromise, and other internet-related financial crimes commonly associated with groups referred to as “Yahoo boys.”
Officials stated that intelligence sharing, digital surveillance, and coordinated raids played a crucial role in the success of the operation. Several electronic devices, vehicles, and financial assets were reportedly seized during the enforcement actions. INTERPOL emphasized that the crackdown forms part of its broader strategy to combat transnational cybercrime and strengthen collaboration among member countries to curb online fraud across the continent.
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