INTERPOL Disrupts 10,909 Cybercrime Networks, Arrests 1,462 Suspects in Global Operation Serengeti III

INTERPOL on Thursday announced the results of Operation Serengeti III, a coordinated law enforcement action conducted between June 29 and August 31, 2026. The operation involved law enforcement agencies from 21 countries and resulted in the disruption of 10,909 malicious networks and the arrest of 1,462 suspects. Authorities also recovered more than $105 million in illicit funds. The operation targeted various cybercrime activities globally, though the source announcement did not detail specific attack vectors, malware families, or the exact nature of the disrupted networks. INTERPOL and participating agencies emphasized the collaborative nature of the action, highlighting the importance of international coordination in combating transnational cybercrime. The figures represent official INTERPOL announcements; however, the exact breakdown of arrests and the specific types of cybercrime disrupted were not fully detailed in the initial report.