The 'Serengeti 2.0' campaign was a large-scale security operation led by Interpol from June to August 2025, resulting in the arrest of more than 1200 individuals across 18 African countries and the United Kingdom on suspicion of involvement in cyber crimes targeting approximately 88,000 victims. This operation successfully recovered $97.4 million and dismantled over 11,000 malicious digital infrastructures, including command and control servers, suspicious websites, and addresses used in fraudulent activities.

The initiative was launched in response to an Interpol report identifying growing cyber threats in Africa, with ransomware attacks, online fraud, and commercial email compromises being highlighted as the primary concerns. The operation saw participation from investigators in multiple countries including Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Zambia, Kenya, and Nigeria, along with technical and intelligence support from global cybersecurity firms such as Kaspersky, Trend Micro, and Fortinet.

Overall, 'Serengeti 2.0' aimed not only to disrupt existing networks engaged in cyber fraud but also to establish a framework for future international cooperation and private sector partnerships against cybercrime. By successfully arresting a significant number of suspects and recovering vast sums of money, the campaign underscores the collaborative efforts required to combat the increasing threat posed by cybercriminals in an interconnected world.