Interpol’s ‘Operation Ramz’ has arrested over 200 people for phishing scams, malware threats, and security breaches
Interpol has announced a major multinational law enforcement operation called “Operation Ramz” that has resulted in the arrest of 201 individuals involved in phishing scams, malware distribution, and cybercriminal activities across the Middle East and North Africa region.
The operation represents a coordinated effort among 13 countries to combat organized cybercrime. Authorities seized 53 servers during the raids and identified 3,867 confirmed victims. Data recovered from the seized infrastructure totaled nearly 8,000 pieces of evidence, providing investigators with comprehensive documentation of criminal operations.
Characterized by Interpol as a “first of its kind” initiative, Operation Ramz demonstrates the organization’s commitment to addressing cross-border cybercrime threats through international law enforcement collaboration. The large-scale coordinated response highlights the effectiveness of multinational cooperation in disrupting digital crime networks that routinely operate without geographical boundaries.
The arrests and seized infrastructure represent a significant disruption to organized criminal enterprises that have victimized thousands of individuals across the region. The scale of recovered data suggests comprehensive documentation of phishing schemes, malware distribution networks, and broader cyber-based fraud operations that targeted victims in multiple countries.