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Interpol and African authorities have combined forces to combat a major crime network using iGaming scams across several African countries.
The operation, called Operation Red Card, ran from November 2024 to February 2025 and was aimed at stopping fraud, phishing, and illegal gambling activities. As a result, 306 people were arrested, and more than 5,000 victims were found.
With the use of fake iGaming websites, the criminals tricked people and stole their money. These illegal activities spread across countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zambia. Authorities seized thousands of SIM cards, computers, and even properties tied to these crimes.
Neal Jetton, Interpol’s director of the cybercrime directorate, said:
“The success of Operation Red Card demonstrates the power of international cooperation in combating cybercrime, which knows no borders and can have devastating effects on individuals and communities. The recovery of significant assets and devices, as well as the arrest of key suspects, sends a strong message to cybercriminals that their activities will not go unpunished.”
This move once again highlights that scamming practices will in the end face failure.
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