INTERPOL Operation Ramz Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks

INTERPOL recently coordinated Operation Ramz, a significant cybercrime crackdown across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The Hacker News reports that this initiative, spanning October 2025 to February 2026, resulted in 201 arrests and identified an additional 382 suspects. Thirteen countries participated in this effort to dismantle malicious infrastructure and apprehend cybercriminals.

The operation targeted a wide array of cybercriminal activities, underscoring the persistent threat from organized groups operating within and across national borders. The scale of arrests and identified suspects highlights the extensive reach and coordination required to counter these sophisticated networks. This isn’t about small-time script kiddies; these are established operations.

For defenders, this signals the ongoing, relentless nature of law enforcement efforts, but it also reinforces the sheer volume of active threat actors. While arrests are crucial, the sheer number of identified suspects means many more are still out there, evolving their tactics. Organizations in the MENA region, especially, should take note: your adversaries are active and numerous, despite these disruptions.