Justice Department arrests 28 alleged scammers in Africa
United States and international law enforcement agencies have arrested 28 alleged scammers during a coordinated sweep targeting cyber fraud compounds across Africa. The joint operation, involving the Justice Department, FBI, National Crime Agency, and tech giant Meta, disrupted West African scam networks and resulted in significant account takedowns. Authorities identified at least $10 million in financial losses impacting hundreds of victims. As part of the broader regional enforcement push, Ghana also deported 120 Nigerian nationals following a specific Accra fraud raid known as Operation Cyberhunt.
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- ✓ The Justice Department and the FBI arrested 28 alleged scammers in Africa.
- ✓ Meta removed 3.7 million accounts belonging to West African online profiles and pages.
- ✓ Ghana sent 120 Nigerians home following an FBI and NCA-backed Operation Cyberhunt bust in Accra.
- ✓ The FBI identified at least $10 million in losses involving hundreds of victims.
What changed
The Justice Department and international partners executed a multi-agency crackdown resulting in 28 arrests, millions in seized account profiles, and coordinated deportations.
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Justice Department Arrests 28 Alleged Scammers in Africa
United States and international law enforcement agencies have arrested 28 alleged scammers during a coordinated sweep targeting cyber fraud compounds across Africa. The joint operation, involving the Justice Department, FBI, National Crime Agency, and tech giant Meta, disrupted West African scam networks and resulted in significant account takedowns. Authorities identified at least $10 million in financial losses impacting hundreds of victims. As part of the broader regional enforcement push, Ghana also deported 120 Nigerian nationals following a specific Accra fraud raid known as Operation Cyberhunt.
Why it matters
West African cyber fraud syndicates have increasingly targeted international victims through sophisticated online scams, causing massive financial losses over recent years. Law enforcement agencies are expanding cross-border cooperation with technology platforms to dismantle online infrastructure and arrest perpetrators operating within regional scam compounds. Meta removed 3.7 million accounts associated with these West African online profiles and pages during the coordinated enforcement action.
What is confirmed
- The Justice Department and the FBI arrested 28 alleged scammers in Africa.
- Meta removed 3.7 million accounts belonging to West African online profiles and pages.
- Ghana sent 120 Nigerians home following an FBI and NCA-backed Operation Cyberhunt bust in Accra.
- The FBI identified at least $10 million in losses involving hundreds of victims.
What to watch next
- Further extradition proceedings for the arrested suspects
- Additional account takedowns and operational disclosures from Meta
- Updates on total financial recovery for identified victims
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