Global Cybercrime Clampdown Recovers Over $4.3M

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Operation Red Card 2.0: A Global Law Enforcement Operation

A global law enforcement operation has resulted in the recovery of over $4.3 million in illicit funds and the arrest of 651 suspected cybercriminals across Africa.

The Operation

The operation, dubbed Red Card 2.0, was conducted between December 2025 and January 2026 as part of the African Joint Operation against Cybercrime.

The operation, led by Interpol, aimed to disrupt and dismantle cybercrime networks operating in Africa.

1,442 illicit IP addresses, servers, domains, and other attack infrastructure were disrupted.
2,341 devices were seized.

Notable Arrests and Dismantling of Fake Accounts

Nigerian law enforcement agencies dismantled over 1,000 fake social media accounts involved in a high-yield investment fraud operation and apprehended six individuals part of an advanced cybercrime syndicate that had compromised a leading telecommunications firm.

“These organized cybercriminal syndicates inflict devastating financial and psychological harm on individuals, businesses, and entire communities with their false promises.” – Neal Jetton, Interpol’s Cybercrime Directorate Head

International Cooperation and the Evolving Nature of Cybercrime

The success of the operation highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating cybercrime.

Interpol worked closely with law enforcement agencies across Africa to identify and disrupt cybercrime networks, and the results demonstrate the effectiveness of this collaborative approach.

The operation also highlights the evolving nature of cybercrime, with cybercriminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics to carry out their activities.

The Way Forward

As the threat landscape continues to evolve, it is essential that law enforcement agencies and private sector organizations work together to stay ahead of the threats.

This includes sharing intelligence, best practices, and expertise to disrupt and dismantle cybercrime networks.

The recovery of over $4.3 million in illicit funds is a significant blow to cybercriminals operating in Africa, and the arrest of 651 suspects sends a strong message that cybercrime will not be tolerated.