This Threat Hunter Helped Cops Bust Up An African Cybercrime Syndicate

This Threat Hunter Helped Cops Bust Up An African Cybercrime Syndicate

March 4, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 15

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Will Thomas shares his experience assisting Interpol in dismantling a major African cybercrime syndicate.

Interpol relied on Will Thomas and team to help break up a sprawling cybercrime ring, leading to the arrest of 574 suspects, the recovery of more than $3 million, and the decryption of six malware variants. Here’s his story.

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