INTERPOL Dismantles 45,000 Malicious IPs, Arrests 94 in Global Cybercrime
Mar 13, 2026
Ransomware / Cybercrime
INTERPOL on Friday announced the takedown of 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers used in connection with phishing, malware, and ransomware campaigns, as part of the agency's ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt emerging threats, and safeguard victims from scams. The effort is part of an international law enforcement operation that involved 72 countries and territories. It also led to the arrest of 94 people, with another 110 individuals still under investigation. A total of 212 electronic devices and servers were seized during raids at various key locations. One such operation in Bangladesh saw 40 suspects arrested and 134 electronic devices confiscated pertaining to a wide range of cybercrime offences, including loan and job scams, identity theft, and credit card fraud. In Togo, authorities apprehended 10 suspects accused of running a fraud ring from a residential area. While some were involved in hacking into social media accounts, others conducted s...