58 arrested as INTERPOL-led operation targets Black Axe, West African crime networks
An eight-month international police operation targeting West African organised crime networks has resulted in the identification of 263 suspects and the arrest of 58 people across 22 countries. Known as Operation Jackal IV, the INTERPOL-coordinated exercise was conducted between November 2025 and June 2026, with law enforcement agencies focusing on dismantling criminal networks, tracing illicit…
INTERPOL has conducted an eight-month global crackdown on the Black Axe crime network, resulting in the arrest of 58 individuals across 22 countries. The operation, known as Operation Jackal IV, targeted West African organised crime groups responsible for various forms of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including romance scams, cryptocurrency scams, and business email compromise fraud.
The initiative, which involved 22 countries and six continents, also led to the identification of 263 suspects and the seizure of $2.67 million in assets. INTERPOL's Director, Tomonobu Kaya, emphasized the importance of international cooperation in disrupting illicit financial flows and hindering the profitability of organized crime networks.
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