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FBI Reports $17 Billion Scam-Center Tally as West Africa Raids Net 28 Arrests

The Defiant·October 13, 2026·1 min read
FBI Reports $17 Billion Scam-Center Tally as West Africa Raids Net 28 Arrests

The FBI reported $17 billion in scam-center losses as West Africa raids led to 28 arrests. The DOJ said a coordinated enforcement week removed over 3.7 million online accounts, pages, and groups, and identified over $11 million in potentially freezable funds.

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