Tag: Interpol
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🇿🇦 Six Nigerian Nationals Extradited to US Over R100 Million Black Axe Romance Scam Allegations
South Africa — Six Nigerian nationals have been extradited to the United States following a joint law-enforcement operation involving South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, and Interpol. The suspects are facing criminal charges in the United States over allegations of their involvement in a sophisticated cybercrime network linked by…
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🇳🇬 🇬🇭 Nigerian National Arrested in Ghana Over Alleged International Card Fraud Scheme
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghanaian authorities have arrested and charged Nigerian national Aderinsola Oluwanifemi Adeleye in connection with an alleged transnational financial fraud investigation involving compromised United States-issued bank cards. According to Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA), the investigation involved the Ghana Police Service and international law-enforcement partners, including the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) and…
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AI Fuels More Than Half of Cybercrime Across Africa as Digital Scams Surge – INTERPOL Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major driver of cybercrime across Africa, with more than half of reported cyber-related crimes now involving AI-powered tools, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The findings highlight a rapidly evolving digital threat landscape, where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging advanced technologies to execute sophisticated attacks against individuals, businesses,…
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Battle Reaches Former Finance Minister: A Test for the Rule of Law
A red notice from Interpol and an extradition request to the United States mark a dramatic turn in Ghana’s pursuit of a former finance minister accused of masterminding a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded the state. Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been formally charged with 78 counts of corruption. The charges stem from…
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🇳🇬 Black Axe: Nigeria Mafia Cult
Police units around the world have joined forces in a series of covert operations targeting one of West Africa’s most feared criminal networks – Black Axe. Operation Jackal III saw officers in body armour carry out raids in 21 countries between April and July 2024. The mission, co-ordinated by global policing agency Interpol, led to…
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Sand Smuggling Plagues West Africa, Fueling Crime and Environmental Crisis
A silent crisis, unfolding in the rivers and on the coasts of West Africa, is fueling transnational crime and devastating communities: the illegal smuggling of sand. While often overlooked, sand is the second most exploited resource in the world after water, and unprecedented demand is driving a lucrative black market. Recent international operations reveal that…