Interpol Operation Ramz disrupts cybercrime networks across 13 countries

A major international law enforcement operation across the Middle East and North Africa has disrupted widespread cybercrime networks, leading to hundreds of arrests and the identification of thousands of victims. Coordinated by Interpol, Operation Ramz involved authorities from 13 countries and resulted in 201 arrests and the seizure of 53 servers between October and February.

The operation targeted phishing infrastructure, malware, and financial scams that officials said inflicted severe financial harm across the region. Investigators identified 3,867 victims and shared nearly 8,000 pieces of intelligence among participating nations to support ongoing investigations. Private cybersecurity firms provided critical technical support, with one company contributing intelligence on more than 5,000 compromised accounts, including some linked to government infrastructure.

Significant actions were taken in several countries. In Jordan, police dismantled a financial fraud operation that impersonated a legitimate trading platform. A raid uncovered 15 individuals carrying out the scams, who investigators determined were victims of human trafficking. Officials said these individuals were...