A global cybercrime operation coordinated by INTERPOL has resulted in the takedown of more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing, malware and ransomware campaigns.
The operation, known as Operation Synergia III, ran from July 18, 2025, to January 31, 2026, and involved law enforcement agencies from 72 countries and territories, including Nigeria.
According to INTERPOL, the coordinated effort led to 94 arrests, while 110 additional suspects remain under investigation. Authorities also seized 212 electronic devices and servers used to carry out cybercrime activities.
Neal Jetton, Director of the Cybercrime Directorate at INTERPOL, said the operation demonstrates the power of international cooperation in tackling increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
“Cybercrime in 2026 is more sophisticated and destructive than ever before, but Operation Synergia III stands as a powerful testament to what global cooperation can achieve,” Jetton said.
He added that INTERPOL will continue working with law enforcement agencies and private-sector partners to dismantle cybercriminal networks and protect victims worldwide.
The operation was supported by cybersecurity firms including Group-IB, Trend Micro and S2W, which helped identify malicious infrastructure and track cybercriminal activity.
Authorities uncovered a wide range of cybercrime schemes during the investigation.
In Macau, investigators identified more than 33,000 phishing and fraudulent websites, many disguised as online casinos or legitimate banking and government platforms designed to steal victims’ personal and financial data.
In Togo, police arrested 10 suspects accused of running a fraud network that hacked social media accounts and carried out romance scams and sextortion schemes.
Meanwhile, authorities in Bangladesh arrested 40 suspects and seized 134 electronic devices connected to cybercrime operations involving loan scams, job scams, identity theft and credit card fraud.
INTERPOL said investigations linked to the operation are still ongoing as law enforcement agencies continue working to dismantle cybercrime networks and identify additional suspects.
