Interpol's latest crackdown targeted the global network behind West African cyber-scams
From November 2025 to June 2026, Interpol worked to dismantle a massive network assisting cybercrime gangs based in West African nations. After the eight-month investigation, "Operation Jackal IV" led to 58 arrests and the identification of 263 alleged criminals. The operation will likely provide enough information to further expand Interpol's... Read Entire Article
Interpol recently launched a major operation to dismantle a global network involved in cybercrime, particularly targeting West African gangs. This operation, named Operation Jackal IV, spanned eight months from November 2025 to June 2026. The investigation culminated in 58 arrests and the identification of 263 alleged criminals across 22 countries on six continents.
The operation targeted various forms of financial fraud, including romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and business email fraud, as well as some violent crimes. Interpol's Director, Tomonobu Kaya, emphasized the importance of international cooperation, stating that the operation struck at the core of powerful organized cybercrime gangs that generate significant revenue through online networks.
Preliminary results show many cases are still under investigation, with Interpol supporting the identification of a crime-as-a-service network in Argentina and raids in South Africa, Italy, and Romania. The operation also revealed troubling new trends, such as West African gangs targeting minors with sextortion tactics, contacting children as young as 14 for ransom demands.
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