Interpol: 5,811 Arrested, $293M Seized in Massive Cyber Crackdown

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An international anti-fraud operation coordinated by Interpol has led to the arrest of 5,811 individuals and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets, the international police agency announced Thursday. The operation, which spanned 97 countries between Jan.

15 and April 30, targeted ‘social engineering’ schemes. These included business email compromise, sextortion, impersonation, and investment scams, as well…

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Primary source: OCCRP · July 9, 2026

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