Ghana police and INTERPOL arrests relating to child exploitation offences
Giovanna Reynolds
May 18, 2026
On 13 May 2026, authorities in Ghana announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with alleged offences involving the production and distribution of exploitative imagery involving children. The arrests were carried out by the Ghana Police Service in cooperation with INTERPOL and the Australian Federal Police. According to the statement, the case originated from […]
INTERPOL‑coordinated operation targeting illicit pharmaceuticals (Operation Pangea XVIII)
Giovanna Reynolds
May 7, 2026
An INTERPOL‑coordinated international operation, known as Operation Pangea XVIII, was conducted between 10 and 23 March 2026 across 90 countries and territories. Law enforcement agencies involved in the operation reported the seizure of approximately 6.42 million doses of unapproved or counterfeit medicines, with an estimated value of USD 15.5 million. Authorities reported that 269 individuals […]
Arrest of INTERPOL Red Notice subject in Indonesia
Giovanna Reynolds
May 7, 2026
On 5 May 2026, Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) arrested a suspect listed on an INTERPOL Red Notice in connection with alleged cross-border online fraud. The individual, identified by the initials LCS, was detained at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. Authorities stated that the suspect had previously been designated a fugitive in an investigation into an international […]
Arrest of German national over DDoS for hire operations
Giovanna Reynolds
April 27, 2026
On 11 April, Thai authorities arrested a German national in Bangkok in connection with an alleged global cybercrime operation, following an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of German law enforcement. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended at a condominium in the Thonglor area by Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, in coordination with […]
Arrest of British Fugitive in Bali
Giovanna Reynolds
March 29, 2026
Indonesian immigration officials arrested a 45‑year‑old British national identified by the initials “SL” after he arrived at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on a flight from Singapore. The arrest took place when the immigration system flagged him as the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice, prompting immediate interception at the international arrivals terminal. […]
INTERPOL states cybercrime more sophisticated than ever
Giovanna Reynolds
March 13, 2026
Between July 2025 and January 2026, INTERPOL coordinated Operation Synergia III, an international cybercrime effort which resulted in the takedown of more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses, servers, and websites linked to phishing, malware, ransomware, and online fraud. The operation involved law enforcement agencies from 72 countries and territories. Authorities conducted coordinated raids and seizures […]
INTERPOL supported Operation Targeting Online Scams in Africa
Giovanna Reynolds
February 18, 2026
Between December 2025 and January 2026, law enforcement authorities from 16 African countries conducted a coordinated operation targeting online fraud schemes, with operational support from INTERPOL. The operation focused on criminal activities linked to online investment scams, mobile money fraud and fraudulent digital loan applications operating across national borders. Participating authorities reported a total of […]