Operation Blackout targeted West African scam networks
The Justice Department says the effort led to dozens of arrests and removal of more than 3.7 million fake accounts.
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West African scammers targeted in joint international government-industry operation
Joint Disruption Week against West African scammers yielded 28 arrests, 117 rescues, and 3.7 million account removals.
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Leading Tech Companies Join Global Law Enforcement in Major Crackdown on West African Scam Networks
Tech firms and law enforcement disrupted West African scam networks, removing 3.7 million accounts and aiding 28 arrests.
Interpol's Jackal IV Disrupts West African Crime Infrastructure
Interpol's Operation Jackal IV disrupted crime-as-a-service infrastructure in West Africa used by networks such as Black Axe.
Operation Jackal: 58 Arrests Expose the Money Laundering Machine Behind Global Scams
INTERPOL's Operation Jackal IV made 58 arrests across 22 countries, disrupting Black Axe-linked networks laundering scam, BEC and sextortion proceeds.
Interpol targets Black Axe’s illicit financial web in latest international sting
Interpol's Operation Jackal IV made 58 arrests across four continents, disrupting Black Axe money-laundering, BEC, and sextortion networks and seizing millions.
INTERPOL crackdown on West African crime rings uncovers troubling new trend
INTERPOL's Operation Jackal IV arrested 58 suspects across 22 countries targeting Black Axe-linked West African fraud networks, flagging a rising trend of sextortion against minors.
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