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Interpol's Operation Sentinel: 574 Arrests, $3M Recovered

12/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

Operation Sentinel, coordinated by Interpol, ran from October 27 to November 27 and led to 574 arrests across 19 African countries, with about $3 million recovered.
The operation targeted business email compromise, digital extortion, and ransomware.
Authorities dismantled more than 6,000 malicious links and decrypted six ransomware variants.
In Senegal, authorities thwarted a $7.9 million fraudulent transfer, and in Ghana they recovered data from a ransomware attack.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, the FBI reported over $1.5 billion in losses from business email compromise scams, highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime. Interpol's Operation Sentinel, which led to 574 arrests and the recovery of $3 million, underscores international efforts to combat this issue. As cybercriminals adapt, ongoing global collaboration remains essential to protect economies and security.

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Story summary

Operation Sentinel, coordinated by Interpol, ran from October 27 to November 27 and led to 574 arrests across 19 African countries, with about $3 million recovered.
The operation targeted business email compromise, digital extortion, and ransomware.
Authorities dismantled more than 6,000 malicious links and decrypted six ransomware variants.
In Senegal, authorities thwarted a $7.9 million fraudulent transfer, and in Ghana they recovered data from a ransomware attack.

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