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Ugandan authorities arrest 365 foreign nationals in INTERPOL-coordinated cybercrime operation

International Relations Single source Uganda (national) 2026 (month not reported) Severity: 3/5

According to INTERPOL, Ugandan authorities arrested 365 foreign nationals suspected of running online investment and pension fraud schemes targeting victims in Asia, after two transnational fraud networks were dismantled during Operation Serengeti III between 29 June and 31 August 2026. INTERPOL said the Uganda arrests were nearly a quarter of 1,462 suspects detained across 21 countries; it did not disclose the suspects' nationalities or whether they had been charged.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

Numbers

365 arrested or detained

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