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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On 25 April 2026, Thai immigration authorities arrested a 33‑year‑old Indonesian national in Phuket in connection with an alleged transnational fraud scheme mainly targeting victims in the United States. The individual was the subject of a United States arrest warrant and an INTERPOL Red Notice. According to Thai police, the suspect is alleged to have […]
INTERPOL and UNODC held the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna on 16–17 March 2026. More than 1,300 representatives from governments, law enforcement, technology companies, financial institutions and civil society attended. The event focused on the growing use of generative AI, deepfake media, automated tools and other technologies that facilitate impersonation and fraud. During the summit, […]
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 […]
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 […]
