Black Axe network disrupted: Interpol arrests 300 suspected members

• Interpols Operation Jackal III has led to the arrest of 300 suspected Black Axe members across 21 countries, marking a significant victory against the notorious criminal syndicate
• The operation, which took place between April and July 2024, resulted in the seizure of $3 million in illegal assets and the freezing of over 700 bank accounts linked to the group
• Tomonobu Kaya, a senior official at Interpol, described the arrests as a major blow to the criminal enterprise, highlighting the groups sophisticated use of new technologies for illicit activities

Interpol arrests 300 suspected members. Photo credit: Olivier Chassignole via Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesINTERPOL arrested suspected Black Axe membersLagos Police issue strong warning to Black Axe

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