INTERPOL Nabs Two Cybercrime Suspects in Nigeria

INTERPOL has arrested two suspects in Nigeria as part of a broader investigation into cybercrime, specifically an international investment fraud scheme linked to over $2.4 million in suspected criminal proceeds. The arrests were announced in a statement regarding Operation Serengeti III, which took place between June 29 and August 31, 2026, involving law enforcement agencies from 21 countries.

One suspect was arrested for a large-scale phishing and business email compromise operation that collected approximately 2.1 million email addresses and involved the recovery of a luxury vehicle suspected to have been purchased with criminal proceeds. The second suspect was linked to an international investment fraud scheme promoted through messaging applications.

Financial investigations indicated that much of the $2.4 million was allegedly laundered through cryptocurrency transactions. Operation Serengeti III aimed to combat cyber-enabled fraud, ransomware, and online scams, resulting in the arrest of 1,462 suspects and the recovery of over $105 million in illicit funds.