Operation Serengeti III Nets 1,462 Arrests and $105M in Cybercrime Crackdown
INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III targeted cybercrime in 21 African countries, recovering over $105 million and identifying 65,929 victims of criminal networks.
INTERPOL-coordinated Operation Serengeti III has resulted in 1,462 arrests, the disruption of 10,909 malicious networks, and the recovery of more than $105 million in illicit funds. The operation targeted cybercrime networks across Africa, with cybersecurity firms Group-IB and Team Cymru providing intelligence to support investigations. Both companies shared details of their contributions with Hackread.com.
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Conducted between June 29 and August 31, 2026, the operation involved law enforcement agencies from 21 countries. Investigators identified 65,929 victims and linked criminal activity to financial losses exceeding $385 million.
Fraud and Cryptocurrency Crime Across Africa
In Uganda, authorities dismantled two transnational fraud rings and arrested 365 foreign nationals linked to investment and pension scams targeting victims in Asia. Investigators uncovered call centers using scripted communications and fake trading platforms.
In Angola, authorities...
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