INTERPOL targets West African crime finances in Operation Jackal IV

INTERPOL's Director of Financial Crime Centre Tomonobu Kaya said the organisation is attacking the lifeblood of organized crime in West Africa by following illicit financial flows across borders through an eight‑month operation codenamed Operation Jackal IV. He noted that scams often target retirees in English‑speaking countries.

Kaya explained, "By following illicit financial flows across borders, we are attacking the very lifeblood of organised crime and making it increasingly difficult for criminal networks to profit from their activities." He added that "Operation Jackal IV demonstrates the power of international co‑operation." The initiative provides cross‑border coordination, intelligence sharing and specialized training for money‑laundering investigations in the participating countries, aiming to dismantle the financial infrastructure that supports drug trafficking, human smuggling and other illicit enterprises.

The focus on scams aimed at retirees abroad reminds individuals to treat unsolicited offers with skepticism, verify caller identities and report suspicious transactions to local authorities. Will you pause before sending money to an unfamiliar party and share this caution with friends and family?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/were-attacking-lifeblood-of-organised-crime-in-west-africa-interpol/