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    INTERPOL Disrupts Major African Cybercrime Ring with Over 300 Arrests

    March 25, 2025 • 1 min read

    A massive four-month operation across seven African nations leads to 306 arrests and the seizure of nearly 2,000 electronic devices used in cyber fraud schemes. The operation, codenamed 'Red Card,' uncovered criminal networks targeting thousands of victims through banking fraud, investment scams, and messaging app schemes.

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    Nigerian Man Sentenced to 10 Years for $20 Million US Real Estate Phishing Scam

    November 11, 2024 • 2 min read

    A 33-year-old Nigerian man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated phishing scam that defrauded over 400 US homebuyers of $20 million. The case highlights the growing threat of cybercrime in real estate transactions.

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