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Interpol Operation Synergia III Sinkholes 45,000 Malicious IPs, 94 Arrested

Investigators prioritized backend systems over individual attackers to curb large-scale fraud across 72 jurisdictions.

Overview

  • The six-month operation ran from July 18, 2025 to January 31, 2026 with participation from 72 countries and territories.
  • Authorities seized 212 electronic devices and servers and sinkholed about 45,000 malicious IP addresses tied to phishing, malware and ransomware operations.
  • The action resulted in 94 arrests, with 110 additional suspects currently under investigation.
  • Macau police identified more than 33,000 fraudulent and phishing sites impersonating casinos, banks, government portals and payment services.
  • Threat intelligence from Group-IB, Trend Micro and S2W supported coordinated takedowns, with notable arrests and seizures in Bangladesh and Togo.