Interpol Busts Major Cyber Fraud Network Across 13 Arab Nations

Interpol has announced the success of a major cybercrime operation that dismantled online fraud networks operating across 13 Arab countries, leading to hundreds of arrests and the identification of nearly 4,000 victims.

The operation, codenamed “Rameses,” was conducted between October 2025 and February 2026 and focused on disrupting cybercrime infrastructure involved in large-scale online fraud schemes across the Middle East and North Africa.

According to Interpol, authorities identified around 3,867 victims, arrested 201 suspects, and identified an additional 382 individuals believed to be linked to the cybercrime activities. Investigators also seized nearly 50 servers used in the operations.

In Jordan, authorities arrested approximately 15 suspects accused of luring victims into fake online investment platforms that became inaccessible after funds were transferred.

Meanwhile, investigators in Qatar discovered compromised computers whose owners were reportedly unaware their devices had been hijacked and used to spread cyber threats.

Authorities in Morocco also confiscated computers, smartphones, and storage devices containing banking data and phishing software allegedly linked to online fraud activities.

Interpol said participating countries exchanged around 8,000 pieces of intelligence and operational information during the investigation, highlighting the importance of regional and international cooperation in combating cybercrime.

According to the World Economic Forum, cybercrime currently costs the global economy an estimated $9.5 trillion annually, equivalent to nearly $18 million every minute.