Global Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Bank Scams, $293 Million Frozen in INTERPOL Operation
Global Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Bank Scams, $293 Million Frozen in INTERPOL Operation
INTERPOL spearheaded 'Operation First Light 2026,' a massive global effort spanning 97 countries from January 15th to April 30th, 2026. The operation targeted social engineering scams and associated money laundering, leading to 5,811 arrests and the freezing of $293 million in assets tied to bank-related fraud schemes.
Law enforcement agencies worldwide have arrested thousands and frozen hundreds of millions in assets tied to bank-related fraud schemes. The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) says it spearheaded Operation First Light 2026, an effort spanning 97 countries and territories and targeting social engineering scams and associated money laundering from January 15th to April 30th, 2026.