Interpol announced a successful international police operation against online fraud, resulting in nearly 4,000 arrests and the seizure of $257 million. The operation, conducted in 61 countries, also led to the freezing of 6,745 bank accounts and the identification of 14,643 other suspects involved in various scams. The operation, named “First Light,” targeted investment fraud, fake shopping sites, phishing, identity theft, and sentiment scams.
The collaborative efforts of international police forces were showcased during the operation as law enforcement agencies seized approximately $135 million in fiat currency and two million dollars in cryptocurrency. They also confiscated real estate, jewelry, and luxury cars worth over $120 million. Isaac Kehinde Oginni, director of IFCACC, Interpol’s financial crime and anti-corruption center, emphasized the positive impact of the operation on protecting lives, preventing crimes