Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 Nets 1,200 Cybercriminals in Crypto Crackdown

Interpol's sweeping Operation Serengeti 2.0 has resulted in the arrest of over 1,200 cybercriminals across 18 African nations and the U.K., with $97.4 million seized in connection with illicit crypto activities. The operation targeted a range of financial crimes, including fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that victimized 88,000 individuals.

In Angola, authorities dismantled 25 illegal crypto mining operations allegedly run by Chinese nationals, confiscating $37 million worth of mining equipment and power stations. The seized infrastructure will reportedly be repurposed to provide electricity to underserved communities.

Zambian officials uncovered a massive investment fraud scheme that duped 65,000 victims out of $300 million through fake crypto investment opportunities. The operation highlights growing international coordination against cryptocurrency-related crime as digital asset adoption spreads across emerging markets.