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3.7M West Africa Scam Accounts Removed

Meta-Led Crackdown Removes 3.7 Million Accounts Linked to West African Scam Networks, 28 Arrested

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedPolicy & RegulationPan-AfricanOct 15, 2026

A coordinated crackdown involving Meta and multiple government partners has removed approximately 3.7 million accounts linked to West African scam networks and resulted in 28 arrests. The operation is being described as a landmark intervention for digital trust in the region.

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