Authorities in Africa, led by Interpol, arrested over 1,200 individuals and dismantled thousands of malicious online systems during Operation Serengeti 2.0, targeting cybercrimes including ransomware, fraud, and illegal crypto mining. The operation recovered nearly $97 million and involved cooperation from multiple countries and private sector partners. #Interpol #OperationSerengeti2025
Keypoints
- Operation Serengeti 2.0 targeted serious cybercrimes across 18 African countries and the UK.
- Authorities dismantled 11,432 malicious online infrastructures and recovered $97.4 million.
- Illegal cryptocurrency mining centers and power stations were dismantled in Angola, with equipment valued at over $37 million seized.
- A massive online investment scam in Zambia defrauded approximately $300 million from 65,000 victims.
- Investigation into scams and cybercrimes led to arrests, seizure of evidence, and ongoing international operations.
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