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Operation Jackal IV international cybercrime arrests

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Interpol said Operation Jackal IV identified 263 suspects and secured 58 arrests across 22 countries during November 2025 to June 2026, targeting West African organized crime groups tied to cyber-enabled financial fraud and money laundering. The operation centered on the Black Axe ecosystem and related networks, with enforcement activity spanning South Africa, Romania, and Argentina. Authorities also blocked 257 bank accounts in South Africa, seized $2.67 million, and reported an estimated €143m in stolen and laundered funds in a Romanian-linked network. Interpol said some of the criminal groups used a Crime-as-a-Service layer to supply domains and money-laundering support.

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  1. 25.08.2026 13:53 4 articles · 13d ago

    Operation Jackal IV international cybercrime arrests

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    Investigators from 22 countries moved against Operation Jackal IV, identifying 263 suspects and arresting 58 individuals linked to West African cybercrime networks. The action centered on the Black Axe syndicate and its fraud ecosystem.

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