https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/justice-department-arrests-28-alleged-scammers-in-africaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/justice-department-arrests-28-alleged-scammers-in-africahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/justice-department-arrests-28-alleged-scammers-in-africa#u131376Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:42:18 +0000United 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 Cy