Neal Jetton
Neal Jetton is the director of cybercrime at Interpol, where he focuses on combating digital-enabled crimes such as online scams and sextortion. In a recent interview, he discussed the tactics used by cyber scammers, highlighting how quickly trust can be manipulated to exploit victims. Under his leadership, Interpol coordinated a significant crackdown on romance scams across Africa, resulting in the arrest of 260 suspects and the identification of over 1,400 victims, showcasing his commitment to disrupting criminal networks that prey on vulnerable individuals online.
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Neal Jetton, director of cybercrime at Interpol, highlights the devastating financial and psychological damage caused by these networks.
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Taiwan· 2026-02-17
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Tanzania· 2025-10-01
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Ghana· 2025-09-29