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Over 5,800 arrests, USD 293 million intercepted in global fraud bust
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Operation First Light 2026, a global INTERPOL-led initiative, resulted in over 5,800 arrests and the interception of USD 293 million in illicit assets linked to social engineering scams. The operation targeted various forms of fraud, including investment scams and business email compromise, across 97 countries.
A global anti-fraud operation involving 97 countries and territories has led to the arrest of 5,811 individuals and the interception of USD 293 million in illicit assets.
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