The FBI has arrested nine individuals in Nigeria as part of an operation targeting global scams. Authorities seized 53 electronic devices and identified $11 million in potentially freezable funds.
The operation, known as Operation Blackout, was announced by FBI Director Kash Petal. The statement noted that the funds were identified across multiple countries. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on cyber crimes targeting American citizens.
This follows a series of similar operations by the FBI in recent months. The agency has been increasing its efforts to combat international fraud and cybercrime. The operation highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and the FBI's commitment to addressing it.
The FBI has previously conducted similar operations in other countries. The current operation is one of the largest in terms of both the number of arrests and the amount of funds identified. The agency has not yet released details about the specific nature of the scams.
