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Spanish police disrupt global Black Axe network, arrest alleged leaders
Key Findings: Spanish National Police, in cooperation with Europol and Bavarian authorities, arrested 34 alleged members of the Black Axe criminal network, including 10 Nigerian nationals believed to be leaders. The coordinated law enforcement operation took place in Seville, Madrid, Malaga, and Barcelona, significantly disrupting the group's activities. Black Axe is a highly structured, hierarchical criminal organization with origins in Nigeria and a global presence in dozen
Jan 122 min read
Europol Disrupts Black Axe Cybercrime in Spain
Europol Raids Disrupt Black Axe Cybercrime Ring in Spain Key Findings: International law enforcement agencies have dealt a major blow to the criminal network known as Black Axe. 34 people were arrested across Spain, with the majority in Seville. Black Axe is a large, organized criminal group originating in West Africa, with an estimated 30,000 members worldwide. The group is known for online fraud schemes, including romance scams, phishing, and business email compromise (BEC)
Jan 112 min read
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