INTERPOL's operation jackal III: A major blow to West African Cybercrime syndicates
Seized devices revealed that these groups made large transfers to Nigerian banks & engaged in crypto transactions & advanced fraud operations.
INTERPOL's operation jackal III: A major blow to West African Cybercrime syndicates
The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has announced significant outcomes from Operation Jackal III, a global initiative aimed at combating organized crime, particularly targeting the notorious Black Axe gang based in Nigeria. Conducted from April 10 to July 3, the operation spanned 21 countries across five continents, resulting in over 300 arrests and the identification of 400 additional suspects. Authorities also froze more than 720 bank accounts and seized assets valued at approximately $3 million. This operation focused on dismantling West African cybercrime syndicates engaged in online financial fraud. The investigation revealed that these groups were involved in large monetary transfers to Nigerian banks, cryptocurrency transactions, and advanced fraud schemes. Notably, Black Axe is recognized as one of the most prominent transnational organized crime groups in West Africa, implicated in various illicit activities including cyber fraud, human trafficking, and dru…
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