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China-financed First Light 2022 operation against organised crime.

A two-month operation saw law enforcement agencies in 76 countries crack down on organised cyber fraud.

Interpol announces the results of a worldwide crackdown on social engineering scams, which involved law enforcement from 76 countries.

December 14, 2020 The head of Interpol’s Beijing bureau says there has been an increase in telecoms fraud during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pexels More than 21,500 people were arrested and almost US$154 million (S$50.8 million) seized during a year-long investigation led by Interpol to crack down on telecoms fraud and other scams. Law enforcement agencies in 35 countries, including China, supported the operation, code-named First Light. “This operation was supported by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security and also Interpol’s National Central Bureau in Beijing, which provided very active ...

Summer of scams: Online con artists find easy targets over Christmas season 11 Dec, 2020 01:27 AM 4 minutes to read Netsafe chief executive Martin Cocker says the stress and complexity of some Christmas planning is perfect fodder for some cyber-enabled crime. Photo / Sarah Ivey Netsafe chief executive Martin Cocker says the stress and complexity of some Christmas planning is perfect fodder for some cyber-enabled crime. Photo / Sarah Ivey NZ Herald Scammers filled with their own type of Christmas spirit are gleefully eyeing chances to exploit the stressed and vulnerable this holiday season. Ne...