Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Interpol Leads Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa, Arrests 1,200+
Interpol, an international police organization, led a large operation called 'Operation Serengeti 2.0' to catch cybercriminals in Africa.
They arrested over 1,200 people and recovered almost $100 million that was stolen.
This operation focused on different types of online scams, like fake inheritance schemes and cryptocurrency scams.
In one case, authorities in Angola stopped illegal cryptocurrency mining, seizing a lot of equipment.
This operation helps protect people from being tricked and losing their money online.
Cybercrime is a growing problem, and this operation shows how countries are working together to fight it.
Interpol's 'Operation Serengeti 2.0' resulted in 1,209 arrests across Africa.
The operation, involving 18 African countries and the UK, targeted cybercrimes.
Nearly $97.4 million was recovered, with 88,000 victims affected by scams.
Angolan authorities shut down 25 cryptocurrency mining centers, seizing $37 million in equipment.
An inheritance scam in Ivory Coast and a cryptocurrency scam in Zambia were dismantled.
- Who
- Interpol, along with law enforcement from 18 African countries and the UK.
- What
- Interpol coordinated 'Operation Serengeti 2.0' to combat cybercrime.
- When
- The operation took place between June and August.
- Where
- Across Africa, including Angola, Ivory Coast, and Zambia.
- Why
- To target cybercriminals involved in various online scams and recover stolen funds.
Interpol and Participating Countries
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Success
Interpol and Participating Countries
The operation successfully disrupted multiple cybercrime networks.
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- Operation Name
- Operation Serengeti 2.0
- Arrests
- 1,209 suspects
- Countries Involved
- 18 African countries, UK
- Recovered Funds
- $97.4 million
- Victims Affected
- Approximately 88,000
- Crypto Mining Bust (Angola)
- 60 Chinese nationals arrested
- Seized Equipment (Angola)
- $37 million