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The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that its expanded global campaign against foreign fraud operations resulted in 28 arrests, the seizure of over $11 million in potentially freezable funds, and the takedown of millions of social media accounts linked to fraud.
FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the agency's efforts in Africa last week also led to the rescue of more than 100 trafficked workers and the identification of over 100 potential scam victims in the United States.
Operation Blackout is the FBI's global initiative to dismantle scam compounds through overseas raids, asset seizures, and the disruption of digital infrastructure.
The agency said authorities worked to rescue trafficked workers and return stolen money to victims as part of this broader effort.
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