INTERPOL Operation Jackal IV Arrests 58, Identifies 263 in Global Cyber Fraud Crackdown
INTERPOL's Operation Jackal IV arrested 58 and identified 263 suspects in West African cyber-fraud networks, seizing millions across 22 countries.
Operation Jackal IV, run by INTERPOL with 22 countries between November 2025 and June 2026, targeted West African organized crime groups such as Black Ace behind romance, investment, and business email compromise fraud. It produced 58 arrests and 263 identified suspects, including 17 arrests tied to a crime-as-a-service network providing domains and money laundering support to 196 identified individuals. Raids in Johannesburg netted 39 arrests, $2.67 million seized, and 257 blocked bank accounts, while a Romanian call-center investment scheme had stolen an estimated 143 million euros (~$166 million) and led to 11 arrests. The operation is the fourth iteration, following waves in 2022, 2023, and 2024 with 75, 103, and 300 arrests respectively.
- 58 arrests and 263 suspects identified across 22 countries from six continents
- 17 arrests tied to a CaaS network aiding 196 identified West African fraudsters
- Johannesburg romance-scam syndicate raid: 39 arrests, $2.67M seized, 257 accounts blocked
- Romanian call-center investment scam stole ~$166 million; 11 arrested
- Fourth Jackal operation follows 478 arrests in 2022-2024 waves
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An eight-month INTERPOL operation targeting West African organized crime groups has led to arrests of 58 people and the identification of 263 suspects. "The operation, which brought together 22 countries from six continents, is a response to the escalating global threat posed by West African criminal networks – such as the Black Axe and other similar groups," INTERPOL said .
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