# UAE-led operation targets fraud networks across 30 countries

> Operation Confrontation Ghost reported more than 960 arrests and identified over $39 billion in funds and cryptocurrency linked to suspected fraud.

Oossa · 2026-10-22 · https://oossa.com/en/uae-led-operation-targets-fraud-networks-across-30-countries

The United Arab Emirates’ Interior Ministry led a three-month operation involving law enforcement in 30 countries, INTERPOL and 13 technology and finance partners, including Meta, TikTok and Mastercard. It targeted AI-enabled fraud, digital financial fraud and technology-facilitated sexual extortion.

The ministry says the operation identified more than 15,500 victims and 3,500 suspects, leading to over 960 arrests and searches at 29 fraud centres. Participants also identified more than $39 billion in funds and cryptocurrency linked to fraud; efforts to recover those assets are ongoing.

## The facts

- The operation ran from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
- Participants identified more than 4,126 bank accounts linked to fraud.

## Why it matters

For people targeted by online scams, the reported arrests and account closures show coordinated cross-border enforcement, but the source does not say how much of the identified $39 billion has been recovered.

## Sources & references

1. [Les Émirats arabes unis dirigent une opération mondiale historique impliquant 30 pays et des entreprises technologiques de premier plan contre les réseaux de fraude basés sur l'IA](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/les-emirats-arabes-unis-dirigent-une-operation-mondiale-historique-impliquant-30-pays-et-des-entreprises-technologiques-de-premier-plan-contre-les-reseaux-de-fraude-bases-sur-lia-302917468.html) – PR Newswire RSS, 2026-10-22

Last updated: 2026-10-22