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Interpol says AI has become the "core operational driver of cybercrime" across Africa
The Decoder·August 3, 2026·1 min read

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Interpol reports that AI is a key factor in 55 percent of cybercrimes in Africa, with financial losses rising from $192 million to $484 million. Additionally, nearly 600,000 cases of digital extortion involving deepfakes have been documented.
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AI is involved in 55 percent of reported cybercrimes in Africa, according to a new Interpol report. Financial losses more than doubled from $192 million to $484 million, and about 600,000 cases of digital extortion involving deepfakes were recorded. The article Interpol says AI has become the "core operational driver of cybercrime" across Africa appeared first on The Decoder.
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