Woofun AI reports that Interpol's "Operation First Light 2026" engaged 97 countries and regions, resulting in 5,811 arrests and the seizure of $293 million in illicit assets. The initiative identified over 142,000 victims globally while targeting social engineering fraud and associated money laundering networks.

In a notable cryptocurrency-related case, Thai authorities dismantled a scheme converting love scam proceeds into digital assets via cross-chain transactions. A 20-year-old suspect’s wallet processed over $122.5 million within 10 months. Separately, Palau deported 22 individuals linked to hotel-based fraud rings utilizing crypto and illegal gambling sites to target foreign victims.