Event Brief
651 Arrested in Africa-wide Crackdown on Scams
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Police in 16 African countries arrest over 650 cybercriminals and seize $4.3 million in a major crackdown on online scams.
WHO: Police across 16 African countries
WHAT: Arrested over 650 suspected cybercriminals
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 4:52 AM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: To combat online scams
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