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Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 Nets 1,200 Arrests and $100M in Crypto Seizures Across Africa
Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 Nets 1,200 Arrests and $100M in Crypto Seizures Across Africa
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Interpol's sweeping cybercrime crackdown, Operation Serengeti 2.0, has resulted in the arrest of over 1,200 suspects and the seizure of nearly $100 million in cryptocurrencies. The three-month operation spanned 18 African nations and targeted online fraud networks and illegal crypto mining operations.
In Angola, authorities dismantled 25 crypto mining centers operated by Chinese nationals, confiscating $37 million worth of equipment. The seized power assets will be repurposed to support electricity supply in vulnerable regions.
Zambian officials uncovered a massive online investment fraud scheme, with losses estimated at $300 million. The operation led to 15 arrests and the shutdown of bank accounts tied to the scam.
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