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Crypto · 18 Oct 2026West Africa crypto scam operation leads to 28 arrests

A coordinated international crackdown on scam networks in West Africa has resulted in 28 arrests and flagged over $11 million in funds linked to cryptocurrency investment fraud. The operation, hosted by the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) and involving authorities in Ghana, Nigeria, and the US alongside private sector partners including Binance and Coinbase, marks the first such joint effort focused on the region.