Interpol and Afripol Arrest 83 in Anti-Terrorism Financing Operation

According to PANews, a joint operation by Interpol and Afripol targeting terrorism financing and illegal activities has led to the arrest of 83 individuals across six African countries. Among those detained, 19 were apprehended for the 'illegal use' of virtual assets. During the two-month operation, authorities from participating countries screened over 15,000 individuals and entities, uncovering approximately $260 million in fiat and virtual currencies potentially linked to terrorist activities. Around $600,000 has been seized so far, with ongoing investigations aimed at tracking and recovering additional assets.