Meta has announced the removal of more than 3.7 million Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages, and groups linked to suspected online fraud networks operating across West Africa.
The operation involved 15 technology companies and law enforcement agencies from 10 countries, including Nigeria.
According to Meta, the coordinated crackdown produced significant results:
More than 3.7 million accounts, pages and groups removed.
Intelligence shared on over 30 suspected scam centres.
28 suspects arrested.
117 trafficking victims rescued from scam compounds in Ghana.
More than $415,000 in potential financial losses prevented.
The operation targeted online investment fraud, fake employment opportunities, romance scams, impersonation and other fraudulent activities.
Meta said many of the removed accounts targeted victims in the United States and United Kingdom.
