Interpol operation seizes $97 million in African cybercrime sweep

Authorities in Africa have arrested 1,209 people in an Interpol-led crackdown on cybercrime that targeted nearly 88,000 victims. 11,432 malicious infrastructures were dismantled during Operation Serengeti 2025 (Source: Interpol) Operation Serengeti 2.0 The operation, which ran from June to August 2025, recovered $97.4 million and shut down 11,432 malicious online systems. Called Operation Serengeti 2.0, the effort brought together investigators from 18 African nations and the United Kingdom. It focused on serious cybercrimes such as … More

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