Over 1,200 cybercriminal suspects have been arrested across Africa during ‘Operation Serengeti 2.0’, an INTERPOL-led crackdown targeting various cyber threats. The operation led to the seizure of nearly $100 million and the dismantling of over 11,000 malicious infrastructures affecting tens of thousands of victims worldwide. #INTERPOL #OperationSerengeti2.0
Keypoints
- Operation Serengeti 2.0 involved 18 African countries and the UK to combat cybercrimes like ransomware, scams, and BEC.
- Over 1,200 suspects were arrested between June and August 2025 for targeting nearly 88,000 victims.
- The operation resulted in the seizure of $97.4 million and the dismantling of over 11,400 malicious infrastructures.
- Previous similar operations, such as Operation Red Card and earlier Serengeti efforts, also targeted high-impact cybercriminal activities.
- INTERPOL emphasizes increased cooperation and information sharing to enhance the fight against cybercrime across member countries.