INTERPOL Blocks 720 Bank Accounts Linked With Online Frauds In West Africa
In a significant victory against online crime, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has announced the success of Operation Jackal III, a six-month operation targeting West African syndicates involved in online financial fraud.
The operation, conducted across 21 countries on five continents, has led to a major crackdown on fraudulent activities.
The operation resulted in the blocking of over 720 bank accounts linked to online fraud schemes, as well as hundreds of arrests and the seizure of assets worth USD 3 million.
INTERPOL worked closely with Portuguese criminal police to dismantle a Nigerian network involved in money mule recruitment and laundering funds from online financial fraud victims across
The data seized during the operation revealed a sophisticated network of transactions, including large transfers to Nigerian bank accounts and cryptocurrency transactions. The operation also identified over 25 syndicate members and froze approximately 100 bank accounts. “This operation demonstrates the importance of international cooperation in combating online fraud,” said Isaac Oginni, Director of INTERPOL’s Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre. “By working together, we can weaken the influence of these criminal networks and protect vulnerable individuals from financial losses.” In Argentina, the operation led to the dismantling of a Nigerian-led transnational criminal network, which was investigated for five years. The country’s Federal Police seized USD 1.2 million in counterfeit banknotes, arrested 72 suspects, and froze approximately 100 bank accounts. Also Read: Televangelist Benny Hinn Admits Going Too Far With Prosperity Gospel in Wake of Billy Graham’s Death The success of Operation Jackal III comes amid a growing concern about online financial fraud globally. In recent months, INTERPOL has launched several operations to combat online crime, including Operation HAECHI IV, which targeted seven types of cyber-enabled scams. Federal Government Urges Interpol to Place Three Nigerians on Watchlist Over $6.2m Fraud Date 15 February 2024 In relation to News Nigeria Begins Extradition of Diezani Allison-Madueke, Interpol Issues Arrest Warrant – Sahara Reporters Alleges Date 21 December 2018 In relation to Metro Lagos Police Arrest Man for Defrauding Thai National of $216,000 and N30m Date 22 May 2024 In relation to Crime Also Read: Army rescues 386 civilians from Sambisa forest 10 years after abduction Related Posts: PSC Denies Cancelling 2022 Police Constable Recruitment Nigerian Army Destroys 14 Illegal Oil Bunkering… Nigeria Wins Bid To Host $5 billion African Energy Bank How Man spent 24 years in prison For following… EFCC arrests Immigration officer over N800k job scam Oyo State opens portal To recruit 7,000 Teachers,… This Article is Fact-Checked. See Policy. Share Tweet Share Share View Comments (0) Subscribe, Be The First To Get Breaking News Sent To Your Email. Get notified of latest news the moment it breaks. Subscribe By checking this box, you confirm that you have read and are agreeing to our terms of use regarding the storage of the data submitted through this form. :: Latest Sports News :: The Flamingos Drawn In Group A For 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup AFCON 2025: Confederation Of Africa Football Reveals New Dates :: Gossips And Celebrities :: Cubana Chief Priest Expresses Love And Gratitude For Davido In Heartfelt Instagram Post Kizz Daniel And Ubi Franklin’s Feud: Alleged Greed Sparks N7.5 Million Dispute Nigerian Oside Oluwole Sets New World Record For 75 Hours Video Game :: Trending World News Zelensky Lands In The U.K. For Defense Talks And European Summit Investigators Uncover Troubling Details In Attempted Assassination Of Former President Trump Biden’s 1st Major Speech Since Trump Shooting: Accuses Former President Of “Lying Like Hell” Ad Related Posts Read More 2 MINUTE READ NEWS Canada Bans Nigerians From Buying And Owning Homes For 3 Years The Canadian government has announced an extension of the ban on foreigners owning homes, with the new expiration… BY KELVIN FELIX Read More 2 MINUTE READ AFRICA CRIME NEWS DR Congo Sentences 25 Soldiers To Death For ‘Fleeing The Enemy’ In a swift one-day trial, a military court in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, has sentenced… BY KELVIN FELIX Read More 1 MINUTE READ NEWS WORLD 911 Call Over Suicide At R. Kelly’s Home Kept Police Troubled A call made to 911 in Chicago called falsely reported a mass suicide was about to go down… BY MIEBAKA INYEINENGI Read More 3 MINUTE READ NEWS NIGERIA VIDEO: Mastermind Of Rivers New Year Killings, Don Wani Killed (Breaking) Notorious kidnapper and cultist, Mr. Igwedibia Johnson, popularly known as Don Wani, who allegedly masterminded the killing of… BY MIEBAKA INYEINENGI REPORT AFRIQUE International is a Pan-African online news portal based in the United Kingdom. A subsidiary of Social Metrics Ltd About Us Contact Us Advertise Careers Editorial Mission Funding Africa Wire Partners Team Submit An Article Corrections Policy Ethics Policy Fact-Checking Policy 900K 15K 51K 8K 2K
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