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Operation Jackal IV international cybercrime arrests

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Law enforcement agencies from 22 countries arrested 58 individuals and identified 263 suspects in Operation Jackal IV, disrupting West African cybercrime networks tied to the Black Axe syndicate. The joint action targeted cyber-enabled financial fraud, including romance scams, investment scams, and business email compromise. In South Africa, authorities also blocked 257 bank accounts and seized $2.67 million from a criminal syndicate. The operation extended across November 2025 to June 2026, showing the scale of the multinational enforcement effort.

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  1. 25.08.2026 13:53 2 articles · 2h 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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