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West Africa Raids Lead to 28 Arrests as FBI Reports $17B Scam Tally

A coordinated enforcement week led to 28 arrests in West Africa and the removal of more than 3.7 million online accounts, pages and groups, The Defiant reported.

West Africa Raids Lead to 28 Arrests as FBI Reports $17B Scam Tally

Raids in West Africa resulted in 28 arrests as the FBI reported a $17 billion tally linked to scam centers, according to The Defiant.

The U.S. Department of Justice said a coordinated week of enforcement took down more than 3.7 million accounts, pages and groups across online platforms.

Authorities also identified funds exceeding $11 million that could potentially be frozen. The supplied report did not confirm that those assets had been frozen or recovered.

Source: The Defiant

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