Interpol Cyber-Fraud Action Nets More Than 5K Arrests

December 2, 2024 at 04:07PM Operation HAECHI V, involving law enforcement from 40 countries, led to the arrest of over 5,500 suspects and the seizure of $400 million in virtual assets, targeting various cyber frauds. Notably, a voice-phishing syndicate linked to $1.1 billion in losses was dismantled. Interpol emphasized the importance of international cooperation in … Read more

INTERPOL Arrests 5,500 in Global Cybercrime Crackdown, Seizes Over $400 Million

December 2, 2024 at 03:09AM A global law enforcement operation, Operation HAECHI-V, arrested over 5,500 suspects tied to financial crimes and seized $400 million in virtual assets. Conducted by authorities from 40 regions between July and November 2024, the coordinated effort highlights the critical need for international police cooperation to combat cybercrime effectively. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Interpol nabs thousands, seizes millions in global cybercrime-busting op

December 1, 2024 at 03:28PM Interpol’s Operation HAECHI V, funded by South Korea, led to over 5,500 anti-cybercrime arrests and seized over $400 million in assets from scams targeting various crimes. The operation, involving 40 countries, highlighted ongoing threats like romance scams and stablecoin thefts. Additionally, UK businesses lost £44 billion to cyberattacks in five … Read more