Interpol online financial crime blitz nets US$300m, with 3,500 arrests

AnInterpol police operation targeting online financial crime across 34 countries worldwide has led to 3,500 arrests and saw a total of US$300 million seized - US$199 million in hard currency and US$101 million in virtual assets.

By Sara Lewis

AnInterpol police operation targeting online financial crime across 34 countries [1] worldwide has led to 3,500 arrests and saw a total of US$300 million seized - US$199 million in hard currency and US$101 million in virtual assets.