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Police across 16 African countries arrest more than 650 suspected cybercriminals in Operation Red Card 2.0, led by INTERPOL. Authorities recover over $4.3 million and dismantle networks behind investment, mobile money, and loan scams linked to $45 million in losses. Thousands of devices and websites are seized, with arrests in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire as investigations continue.
Thursday, 19 February, 2026