Summary: Eight suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Côte d’Ivoire as part of Interpol’s Operation Contender 2.0, targeting cybercrime in West Africa. The arrests followed the dismantling of a phishing scam that resulted in over $1.4 million in financial losses.
Threat Actor: Cybercriminals | cybercriminals
Key Point :
- Operation Contender 2.0 aims to combat cybercrime in West Africa.
- The phishing scam involved impersonating buyers and customer service agents to deceive victims.
- Swiss authorities reported over 260 incidents related to the scam, leading to the investigation and arrests.
Original Source: https://www.interpol.int/News-and-Events/News/2024/Arrests-in-international-operation-targeting-cybercriminals-in-West-Africa
Cyber Law and Cybercrime Investigation Blog: Immuniweb