INTERPOL Conducts Largest Cybercrime Operation, Arresting 201 Suspects
INTERPOL arrests 201 suspects in largest cybercrime operation to date
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INTERPOL's Operation Ramz, spanning 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, led to the arrest of 201 suspects involved in cybercrime. Running from October 2025 to February 2026, the operation aimed to combat phishing and malware threats, identifying 3,867 victims and seizing 53 servers.
- 01Operation Ramz ran from October 2025 to February 2026 and involved 13 countries.
- 02A total of 382 additional suspects were identified during the operation.
- 03In Qatar, infected devices were used to spread cyber threats without owners' knowledge.
- 04Jordanian police uncovered a financial fraud operation linked to a fake trading platform.
- 05Neal Jetton, INTERPOL's Director of Cybercrime, emphasized the importance of global collaboration in tackling cybercrime.
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INTERPOL announced the completion of Operation Ramz, its largest cybercrime initiative, which took place from October 2025 to February 2026 across 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The operation led to the arrest of 201 individuals and the identification of 382 additional suspects. Authorities also seized 53 servers and identified 3,867 victims of cyber scams and phishing attacks. Significant findings included infected devices in Qatar that spread threats unknowingly, and a financial fraud scheme in Jordan involving a fake trading platform. Additionally, Omani investigators found a vulnerable server at a private residence, while Algerian authorities dismantled a phishing-as-a-service website. INTERPOL collaborated with cybersecurity organizations like Group-IB and Kaspersky to enhance the operation's effectiveness. Neal Jetton highlighted the importance of international cooperation in combating cybercrime, stating, “In a world where cybercriminals exploit the digital landscape without borders, Operation Ramz demonstrates the effectiveness of global collaboration.”
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This operation significantly disrupts cybercrime networks, potentially reducing financial fraud and cyber threats in the region.
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