African Cybercrime Explodes: $100 Million Seized!
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Interpol and African investigators collaborated in Operation Serengeti 2.0, a major cybercrime crackdown. Over 1,200 suspects were arrested across 18 African countries and the UK, with nearly $100 million recovered. The operation targeted various scams, including cryptocurrency mining, inheritance fraud, and online investment schemes, affecting over 88,000 victims. Cybercrime represents over 30% of reported crime in West and East Africa.
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