A sweeping operation by the multinational law enforcement agency Interpol has led to the arrest of 300 organized crime supects as well as the seizure of over $3 million in assets and 720 bank accounts.
The criminal syndicates targeted were based in West Africa, particularly Nigeria. The most prominent group is known as Black Axe which, according to Interpol, “used money mules to open bank accounts worldwide and is now under investigation in over 40 countries for related money laundering activities”.
In addition to Nigeria, countries where suspects have been targeted include Venezuela, Argentina, and Colombia. According to a confidential source the Dominican Republic may also be possibly on the list.