According to Decrypt, the International Criminal Police Organisation and Interpol Africa arrested 83 people in six African countries in a joint operation targeting terrorist financing and its support for illicit activities, 19 of whom were arrested for "illicit use" of virtual assets.
During the two-month operation, authorities in participating countries screened more than 15,000 individuals and entities and found approximately $260 million in fiat and virtual currencies that could be linked to terrorist activities. Approximately $600,000 has been seized and further investigations are underway to trace and recover additional assets.
International Criminal Police Organisation Arrests 19 Suspects in Africa for Illegal Use of Virtual Assets and Seizes US $260 million in Terrorist Funds
2025-10-25 01:53:50
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