INTERPOL-Led Operation Red Card 2.0 Leads to 651 Arrests Across 16 Countries
Summary
Operation Red Card 2.0 led to 651 arrests across 16 countries, with more than $4.3 million recovered. INTERPOL said the crackdown identified 1,247 victims and targeted activity linked to over $45 million in losses.
Key points
- Authorities arrested 651 suspects and recovered more than $4.3 million during the operation.
- INTERPOL said the operation identified 1,247 victims and targeted activity linked to over $45 million in losses.
- Authorities seized 2,341 devices and took down 1,442 malicious websites, domains, and servers.
- In Nigeria, police dismantled an investment fraud ring and arrested six people accused of using stolen employee credentials to breach a major telecom provider.
- Kenyan investigators arrested 27 suspects in investigations into fake investment schemes promoted through social media and messaging platforms.
- In Côte d’Ivoire, 58 suspects were arrested in a crackdown on predatory mobile loan apps.
Article Details
- Event Type
- INTERPOL-coordinated multinational law enforcement operation targeting investment fraud, mobile money scams, and predatory loan apps.
- Impact
- Operation Red Card 2.0 led to 651 arrests and the recovery of more than $4.3 million. Authorities identified 1,247 victims, seized 2,341 devices, and took down 1,442 malicious websites, domains, and servers. The investigated activities were linked to more than $45 million in losses.