A joint operation led by Interpol and Afripol results in 83 arrests across six African countries, with 19 individuals detained for illegal virtual asset use and authorities seizing $600,000 linked to terror financing.
On October 25, 2025, Interpol and Afripol arrested 83 individuals in six African nations as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt terror financing. Among them, 19 were detained for the illegal use of virtual assets. The operation saw the seizure of $600,000 and the identification of $260 million in suspicious funds.