Keywords: Cybercrime


Digital scams caused up to $114 billion in losses in 2025, UN warns

Online fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with criminal networks expanding their operations across borders and adopting more advanced technologies. According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), digital scams generated estimated losses of between $88.3 billion......

Online scams cost victims up to $114 billion across Asia-Pacific, UN warns

Victims of online scams across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand lost an estimated $88.3 billion to $114.1 billion last year, according to a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), highlighting the rapid expansion of cyber-enabled organized crime in the......

Cyberattack targets Kenyan President William Ruto’s official website

Kenyan authorities have launched an investigation following a cyberattack that disrupted the official website of President William Ruto, prompting an immediate response from the country's cybersecurity agencies. According to the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, incident......

Morocco joins Interpol-led global operation that uncovers $300 million in criminal assets

Morocco has taken part in a major international operation coordinated by Interpol that resulted in the arrest of nearly 5,800 suspects and the seizure of approximately $300 million in criminal assets linked to global fraud networks. Named “First Light 2026,” the operation brought together......

Italian police dismantle illegal TV streaming networks ahead of 2026 World Cup

Italian financial police have dismantled three illegal television streaming hubs in Crotone, in the southern Calabria region, as part of a broader crackdown on digital piracy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Authorities announced on Friday that four individuals had been reported to prosecutors, while......

Rabat becomes the permanent headquarters of the African Prosecutors Association

Morocco has strengthened its judicial positioning on the African continent with the official inauguration in Rabat of the permanent headquarters of the African Prosecutors Association (APA). The ceremony was chaired by the Prosecutor General of the King before the Court of Cassation and President of......

Amnesty report says scam centers continue operating in Cambodia despite crackdowns

Amnesty International has reported that numerous suspected scam operations continue to function in Cambodia despite government efforts to dismantle them. The findings highlight ongoing challenges in addressing transnational criminal networks operating across the region. According to the report, dozens......

Italy dismantles major streaming piracy network worth €300 million

Italian authorities have dismantled a large-scale streaming piracy network accused of causing approximately €300 million in losses to major entertainment and media companies. According to Italy’s financial police, the operation targeted a sophisticated illegal system that allowed users to......

Morocco plays key role in major Interpol cybercrime operation across the MENA region

Morocco has taken part in a large international cybercrime operation coordinated by Interpol across the Middle East and North Africa region. The operation, known as “Ramz,” focused on dismantling online fraud networks and identifying cybercriminals responsible for phishing attacks and financial......