INTERPOL Arrests 5,500 in Global Cybercrime Crackdown, Seizes Over $400 Million
More than 5,500 suspects in financial crimes have been arrested as a result of a global law enforcement operation, and more than $400 million in virtual assets and government-backed currencies have been seized.
Authorities from 40 nations, territories, and regions participated in the coordinated exercise, which was part of the most recent phase of Operation HAECHI-V, which was conducted from July to November 2024, according to INTERPOL.
According to a statement by INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza, the consequences of cyber-enabled crime can be catastrophic, resulting in people losing their life savings, businesses being devastated, and confidence in digital and financial institutions being eroded read more about INTERPOL Arrests 5500 in Global Cybercrime Crackdown Seizes O...