MENA Region Conducts Unprecedented Cybercrime Operation, 201 Arrested

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region conducted its first-of-its-kind cybercrime operation between October 2025 and February 2026. The operation targeted cybercriminal activities within the region, also referred to as Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA). A total of 201 individuals were arrested as a result of the operation. No additional technical details, specific cybercrime types, or impacts were provided in the report.