Europol backs a major Spanish crackdown on the transnational Black Axe network, leading to 34 arrests, asset seizures, and the disruption of multi‑million‑euro fraud, drug trafficking, and human exploitation

The Black Axe network, originally from Nigeria and now active in dozens of countries with an estimated ~30,000 members globally, is known for a wide range of criminal activities, including cyber‑enabled fraud, drug trafficking, human trafficking and prostitution, kidnapping, armed robbery, and “fraudulent spiritual practices.” Authorities estimate fraud linked to this operation alone caused over €5.9 million in damages. During the raids, investigators froze about €119,000 in bank accounts and seized around €66,000 in cash…