Interpol's Operation Ramz: Major Cybercrime Crackdown in West Asia and North Africa
Interpol arrests 201 suspects in largest cybercrime crackdown across West Asia, North Africa

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Interpol has concluded Operation Ramz, its largest cybercrime crackdown to date, arresting 201 suspects across 13 countries in West Asia and North Africa. The operation targeted phishing, malware, and cyber scams, resulting in the identification of 382 additional suspects and the seizure of 53 servers.
- 01The operation spanned from October 2025 to February 2026, focusing on dismantling cybercriminal infrastructure.
- 02Investigators identified 3,867 victims connected to the cybercrime networks during the operation.
- 03Authorities exchanged nearly 8,000 pieces of critical intelligence to support investigations.
- 04Cybersecurity firms like Kaspersky and Group-IB played a crucial role in monitoring and tracing cyber threats.
- 05In Jordan, police uncovered a financial fraud scheme involving a fake trading platform linked to human trafficking.
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Interpol has declared the successful completion of Operation Ramz, marking it as the largest cybercrime crackdown in its history. Conducted across 13 countries in West Asia and North Africa from October 2025 to February 2026, the operation aimed to combat phishing campaigns, malware threats, and cyber scams that have inflicted significant financial losses in the region. The operation led to the arrest of 201 individuals, with 382 additional suspects identified. Authorities seized 53 servers and uncovered 3,867 victims associated with the cybercrime networks.
The operation benefitted from the collaboration of various cybersecurity firms, including Kaspersky and Group-IB, which assisted in monitoring malicious activities and tracing compromised digital infrastructure. Notably, in Jordan, police dismantled a financial fraud scheme linked to a fake trading platform, which revealed connections to human trafficking. In Oman, a malware-infected server was discovered at a private residence, while Algerian authorities dismantled a phishing-as-a-service platform. Interpol emphasized that international cooperation was key to the operation's success, showcasing the importance of global collaboration in combating cybercrime.
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The operation's success may enhance cybersecurity measures across the region, reducing the risk of future cyber threats.
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