INTERPOL Operation First Light 2026 Leads to 5,811 Arrests and $293 Million in Seized Illicit Assets

INTERPOL said Operation First Light 2026 resulted in 5,811 arrests and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets. According to NS3.AI, the operation ran from January 15 to April 30, 2026, spanning 97 countries and territories. INTERPOL said investigators blocked 31,014 bank accounts during the effort. The agency also reported identifying more than 142,000 victims worldwide.