Police arrest 10 suspected members of Black Axe cybercrime gang

Police arrest 10 suspected members of Black Axe cybercrime gang

A coordinated police operation in Switzerland has targeted suspected members of the Black Axe criminal network. On 28 April 2026, authorities carried out house searches across several Swiss cantons, leading to 10 arrests, including the Black Axe ‘Regional Head’ for Southern Europe. Most of those arrested are reported to be of Nigerian origin. The suspects are accused of numerous crimes, including romance scams, other cyber fraud offences causing millions of Swiss francs in damages, and … More

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