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Global Crackdown Targets West African Cyber-Crime Networks
A global operation targeting West African cyber-crime networks has resulted in mass arrests, including the detention of 39 individuals in South Africa for online scams.
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In a major international crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks, law enforcement authorities have carried out mass arrests around the world.\n\nAs part of the coordinated operation, 39 people were arrested in South Africa. Those taken into custody were targeted for their alleged involvement in romance and investment scams.
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