PANews reported on October 25th that, according to Decrypt, Interpol and Africa Police (AFRIPO) arrested 83 individuals in six African countries in a joint operation targeting terrorist financing and supporting illicit activities, 19 of whom were arrested for the "illicit use" of virtual assets. During the two-month operation, participating national authorities screened over 15,000 individuals and entities, identifying approximately $260 million in fiat and virtual currencies potentially linked to terrorist activities. Approximately $600,000 has been seized, and further investigations are underway to track and recover additional assets.PANews reported on October 25th that, according to Decrypt, Interpol and Africa Police (AFRIPO) arrested 83 individuals in six African countries in a joint operation targeting terrorist financing and supporting illicit activities, 19 of whom were arrested for the "illicit use" of virtual assets. During the two-month operation, participating national authorities screened over 15,000 individuals and entities, identifying approximately $260 million in fiat and virtual currencies potentially linked to terrorist activities. Approximately $600,000 has been seized, and further investigations are underway to track and recover additional assets.