FBI Says Nine Arrested in Nigeria as Operation Blackout Targets Cybercrime
The FBI says nine suspects were arrested in Nigeria during Operation Blackout, an international operation targeting cybercrime networks accused of defrauding victims across borders. According to FBI Director Kash Patel, authorities seized 53 electronic devices in Nigeria and identified about $11 million in funds across several countries that could potentially be frozen. Nigerian law-enforcement agencies worked with international partners, including authorities in London. The FBI did not name the suspects, disclose the locations of the arrests or state possible charges. The allegations will have to be tested through investigations and the appropriate legal process. Investigators are expected to examine the seized devices and trace suspected financial transactions as the cross-border inquiry continues.
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