Interpol dismantles cyber criminals group: 2 million seized

Interpol announces the closure of a dangerous group of cybercriminals active in Africa, which operated in the world of cybercrime internationally. Thanks to a coordinated action, the agents managed to permanently put an end to the illegal activities of this organization, thus contributing significantly to the fight against online crime. Interpol's intervention made it possible to seize a total of 2 million dollars, the proceeds of the illicit activities carried out by this group.

Organization details

Investigators discovered that this organization of African cybercriminals had developed a sophisticated IT infrastructure in order to conduct a wide range of cyber attacks. Among the unlawful actions detected are attempts to theft sensitive data, financial fraud, computer extortion and intrusion into the networks of important international companies. The victims of this group of cybercriminals were both individuals and companies, who suffered significant harm as a result of their illegal activities.

Coordination and intervention

Thanks to the close cooperation between the law enforcement agencies of different countries and the joint efforts of cyber security experts, it was possible to identify and neutralize the key members of this criminal group. Numerous arrests were made in different locations in Africa, leading to the capture of the leaders and active participants in the group's operations. The operation demonstrated once again the importance of international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime.

Interpol comments

Interpol stresses that this operation is just one example of many actions being taken to counter the ever-growing threat of cybercrime. The organization will continue to closely supervise the activities of hackers and digital criminal organizations, implementing all necessary measures to prevent and prosecute cyber-attacks. This success is an important step towards creating a safer online environment for people and businesses, but it also involves an ongoing effort to update security measures globally.