Interpol Busts Massive West African Internet Scam Ring, Over 100 Arrested

Interpol has announced the successful outcome of "Operation Jackal," a cross-border investigation targeting West African criminal groups involved in internet scams. The operation, conducted across 21 countries, resulted in the arrest of over 100 individuals and the seizure of more than 2 million euros. The investigation specifically targeted cybercrime groups, including the Nigerian criminal gang known as "Black Axe." Interpol's director of Financial Crime and Anti-corruption Centre (IFCACC) emphasized their commitment to pursuing these criminal groups regardless of their location in cyberspace. In addition to the arrests, 1,110 suspects were identified, 208 bank accounts were blocked, and 2.15 million euros were frozen or seized.