Authorities in Operation First Light arrested more than 5,800 alleged cybercriminals, seized $293 million, and exposed widespread social-engineering scams across 97 countries. Interpol said the crackdown uncovered more than 142,000 victims and disrupted fraud networks tied to business email compromise, sextortion, romance scams, impersonation, and investment schemes. #Interpol #OperationFirstLight
Keypoints
- Operation First Light targeted social-engineering scams and money laundering in 97 countries.
- More than 5,800 alleged cybercriminals were arrested and $293 million was seized.
- Interpol identified over 142,000 victims and more than 15,500 cybercrime suspects.
- Investigators analyzed 152,800 cases, including BEC, sextortion, romance scams, impersonation, and investment fraud.
- Authorities blocked over 31,000 bank accounts and uncovered scam facilities in Eswatini, Thailand, and Palau.
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