Interpol operation Ramz arrests 201 cybercrime suspects in MENA including Morocco

As part of an international operation in the Middle East and North Africa, the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, announced the results of “Operation Ramz”, which led to the identification of 3,867 victims, the arrest of 201 people, and the identification of 382 additional suspects across 13 participating countries, including Morocco.

According to an Interpol statement, the operation, carried out between October 2025 and February 28, 2026, was the first action of its kind on this scale in the region. It targeted the dismantling of malicious cyber infrastructure linked to digital fraud, particularly phishing attacks and malware, which cause significant losses across countries in the region.

Morocco took part in the regional operation, with Moroccan authorities, according to the statement, seizing computers, smartphones, and external storage drives containing banking data and software used in phishing operations. These interventions resulted in judicial proceedings being initiated against three people, while investigations are continuing into other suspects.

The statement noted that the operation also involved the exchange of around 8,000 pieces of intelligence among the participating countries, helping to track criminal networks and disable dangerous servers used in large-scale fraudulent activities. A total of 53 servers were seized during the investigation.

Interpol stressed that the aim of “Operation Ramz” was not limited to arrests, but also included dismantling the digital infrastructure of cybercrime and preventing new victims. This was reflected in the identification of 3,867 victims across the region, underscoring the broad reach of these crimes.

Neal Jetton, Interpol’s Director of Cybercrime, said the operation demonstrates the importance of international cooperation in confronting digital crime, which knows no borders. He emphasized that the organization is working with member countries and technical partners to disrupt criminal infrastructure and bring those responsible to justice.