This photograph taken in Lyon, eastern France, on September 5, 2023 shows the entrance of the International Criminal Police Organization headquarters, known as Interpol. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images) 300 arrests made in crackdown of West African cyber fraud group The takedown of the Nigeria-based international cyber gang including millions in seized assets and hundreds of blocked bank accounts. Jul 17, 2024 By AJ Vicens
(Gwengoat/Getty Images) Two dozen arrested, hundreds of malicious IPs taken down in African cybercrime operation The cybercrime and fraud operations, including fraudulent art sales, were linked to financial losses of more than $40 million. Aug 18, 2023 By AJ Vicens
A view of the Interpol Global Complex for Innovation building during the inauguration opening ceremony in Singapore in 2015 (ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images) INTERPOL raids hundreds of scammy call centers in sweep Investigators found scammers involved in human trafficking. Jun 15, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Interpol Global Complex for Innovation building is seen during the inauguration opening ceremony in Singapore on April 13, 2015. (AFP PHOTO / ROSLAN RAHMAN via Getty Images) INTERPOL hauls in alleged Nigerian cybercrime ringleader The group is believed to have hit more than 50,000 victims. May 25, 2022 By Tonya Riley
(Getty Images) FBI arrests 65 in BEC scams that took $51M from US businesses "Operation Eagle Sweep" is the latest crackdown on business email compromise (BEC) scams by international law enforcement. Mar 30, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Two “SilverTerrier” suspects, center, appear in an unidentified location with law enforcement officers who participated in Operation Falcon II.(Interpol) Interpol arrests 11 alleged members of Nigerian scam syndicate ‘SilverTerrier’ The operation — with help from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 as well as cybersecurity firm Group-IB — marks the second action against the group. Jan 19, 2022
Operation HAECHI-II (Interpol) Months-long Interpol crackdown nets more than 1,000 online fraud arrests The sting also intercepted $27 million in illicit funds. Nov 29, 2021 By Tim Starks
The hacker’s set-up. (Cyberpolice of Ukraine) Police raid in Ukraine results in arrests of 2 alleged ransomware hackers Outsiders suggested REvil was the target of the police said, which involved the FBI. Oct 4, 2021 By Tonya Riley
(Interpol) Accused email scammers busted in Nigeria for alleged fraud against 50,000 victims The TMT gang has compromised victims in more than 150 countries, according to Interpol and Group-IB. Nov 25, 2020 By Tim Starks
Law enforcement authorities in Indonesia announced Monday they arrested three men for alleged Magecart hackers (Group-IB). Indonesian police arrest 3 men for alleged Magecart-style attacks Each suspect faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Jan 27, 2020 By Jeff Stone