SaralnamaINTERPOL CAMPUS NOTICE: Operation against cyber scams in Africa. 260 suspects arrested across 14 countries. Targeted romance scams and sextortion on social media. 1,400+ victims identified. Total losses: ₹23.2 crore. Seized: USB drives, SIM cards, forged documents. 81 cyber-crime groups dismantled. Ghana: 68 arrests, 835 devices seized. Senegal: 22 arrests, celebrity impersonation scams uncovered. Ivory Coast: 24 arrests, blackmail schemes exposed. Angola: 8 arrests, fake online identities revealed. Other countries involved: Benin, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia. Operation conducted Jul-. Funded by UK. (Updated 26 Sep 2025, 15:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- INTERPOL CAMPUS NOTICE: Operation against cyber scams in Africa
- 260 suspects arrested across 14 countries
- Targeted romance scams and sextortion on social media