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Interpol sweep takes down cybercrooks in 19 countries
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
What
Operation Sentinel was a coordinated law enforcement effort that took place from October 27 to November 27, 2023, targeting ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) operations in Africa. The operation led to the arrest of hundreds of suspects, the decryption of six ransomware variants, and the dismantling of thousands of malicious links. Its significance lies in disrupting emerging cybercrime operations in Africa before they can grow to the scale of more established gangs in other regions.
Where
19 African countries, including Ghana, Benin, and Cameroon.
When
October 27 to November 27, 2023.
Key Factors
- •574 arrests made across multiple countries
- •Decryption of six ransomware strains
- •Dismantling of 6,000 malicious links and recovery of $3 million
Takeaways
- →Law enforcement efforts are crucial in disrupting cybercrime before it escalates.
- →Targeting emerging cybercrime hotspots can prevent larger-scale operations.
- →Collaboration among countries is essential for effective cybercrime prevention.
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