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INTERPOL's Operation Catalyst: 83 Arrested, $260M Terror Funds Seized

10/24/2025

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INTERPOL's Operation Catalyst, conducted July–September 2025, led to 83 arrests in six countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, and Angola, and uncovered $260 million in illicit funds linked to terrorism.
Authorities seized over $600,000 and identified 160 persons of interest.
Nigeria arrested 11 suspected terrorists, while Angola detained 25 linked to money-transfer schemes tied to extremism.
Kenya uncovered a virtual-asset money-laundering scheme and made arrests linked to recruiting youths for terrorist groups.

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INTERPOL's Operation Catalyst, conducted July–September 2025, led to 83 arrests in six countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, and Angola, and uncovered $260 million in illicit funds linked to terrorism.
Authorities seized over $600,000 and identified 160 persons of interest.
Nigeria arrested 11 suspected terrorists, while Angola detained 25 linked to money-transfer schemes tied to extremism.
Kenya uncovered a virtual-asset money-laundering scheme and made arrests linked to recruiting youths for terrorist groups.