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Interpol Africa Sweep Nets 1,462 Arrests, Exposes Crypto Laundering

Bitcoin.com News·October 24, 2026·1 min read
Interpol Africa Sweep Nets 1,462 Arrests, Exposes Crypto Laundering

An Interpol-coordinated cybercrime sweep across Africa led to 1,462 arrests and recovered over $105 million. A Nigerian case traced $2.4 million in suspected proceeds, much laundered through cryptocurrency. Law enforcement from 20 African countries and the United States participated, highlighting crypto's role in regional money laundering.

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