Interpol's 'Operation Ramz' has arrested over 200 people for phishing scams, malware threats, and all sorts of internet ne’er-do-well behaviour
Interpol's 'Operation Ramz' has led to the arrest of over 200 individuals involved in various cybercrimes across the Middle East and North Africa. The operation, which included participation from 13 countries, also resulted in the seizure of 53 servers and the identification of nearly 4,000 victims. This initiative highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
- ▪Operation Ramz resulted in the arrest of 201 individuals for phishing and malware-related crimes.
- ▪The operation involved 13 countries and led to the seizure of 53 servers.
- ▪Interpol confirmed 3,867 victims of cybercrime through data retrieved from the seized servers.
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Software Security Interpol's 'Operation Ramz' has arrested over 200 people for phishing scams, malware threats, and security breaches News By Andy Edser published 19 May 2026 Knock knock, it's the cyber police. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: rob dobi via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter International police organisation Interpol has announced the arrest of 201 individuals as part of "Operation Ramz", a multinational effort to target phishing operations, malware threats, and "cyber scams" in the Middle East and North Africa…
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