INTERPOL Identifies 128 Terror Suspects in Global Counter-terrorism Operation
INTERPOL has announced the identification of 128 suspected terrorists from a global counter-terrorism operation dubbed Operation Shams II. The operation, which took place from June 1st to June 5th, 2026, utilized artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge cryptocurrency tools to disrupt terrorist financing. The operation involved countries such as Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan.
INTERPOL's Director of Counter-Terrorism, María Carmen Muñoz González, expressed satisfaction with the success of the operation. She stated, "The success of Operation Shams II demonstrates the value of international law enforcement cooperation combined with responsible AI-assisted analytical capabilities. The operational model provides a strong foundation for future international law enforcement cooperation targeting criminal actors globally."
The operation leveraged AI-assisted analytical capabilities to identify potential suspects from vast amounts of data collected from online platforms, including social media and gaming platforms. INTERPOL's AI-powered tools helped to process and analyze data, resulting in the identification of 128 individuals across the participating countries. INTERPOL's Directorate of International Criminal Investigations Director, María Carmen Muñoz González, said:
“The successful identification of these individuals demonstrates the importance of international cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the use of responsible AI-assisted analytical capabilities in combating terrorism and other transnational crimes.”
The operation was aimed at disrupting terrorist financing and tackling other transnational crimes. INTERPOL's Director of Counter-Terrorism, María Carmen Muñoz González, emphasized the importance of international cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the use of responsible AI-assisted analytical capabilities in combating terrorism and other transnational crimes.
The operation involved the collaboration of 10 countries, including Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan. The operation was aimed at disrupting terrorist financing and tackling other transnational crimes.
Operation Shams II: Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime
- INTERPOL's Director of Counter-Terrorism, María Carmen Muñoz González, expressed satisfaction with the success of the operation.
- The operation involved 10 participating countries, including Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan.
- The operation targeted disrupting terrorist financing and tackling other transnational crimes.
- The AI-powered tools utilized in the operation helped identify 128 individuals across the participating countries.
- The operation was conducted between June 1st and June 5th, 2026.
The successful identification of 128 individuals across the participating countries demonstrates the importance of international cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the use of responsible AI-assisted analytical capabilities in combating terrorism and other transnational crimes.
INTERPOL's Director of Counter-Terrorism, María Carmen Muñoz González, expressed satisfaction with the success of the operation. The operation involved 10 participating countries, including Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan.
Operation Shams II: Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime
INTERPOL's Director of Counter-Terrorism, María Carmen Muñoz González, expressed satisfaction with the success of the operation. The operation involved 10 participating countries, including Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan.
The operation targeted disrupting terrorist financing and tackling other transnational crimes.
The AI-powered tools utilized in the operation helped identify 128 individuals across the participating countries. The operation was conducted between June 1st and June 5th, 2026.
Operation Shams II: A Global Success Story
- The operation involved 10 participating countries, including Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Iraq, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar, Tajikistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan.
- The operation targeted disrupting terrorist financing and tackling other transnational crimes.
- The AI-powered tools utilized in the operation helped identify 128 individuals across the participating countries.
- The operation was conducted between June 1st and June 5th, 2026.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
