Algiers, January 4, 2026 – A sophisticated cybercrime ring has been dismantled in Algiers following a joint operation by the National Gendarmerie’s Research and Investigation Department in Cheraga and the National Gendarmerie’s Cybercrime Unit.
The operation resulted in the arrest of three individuals suspected of creating and deploying illegal digital platforms designed to harvest sensitive financial information. According to a statement released by the National Gendarmerie, the suspects utilized these platforms to illicitly obtain details pertaining to over 400 foreign bank cards.
The compromised information was allegedly used to transfer funds from victims’ bank accounts, make fraudulent hotel reservations via electronic payment terminals (TPE), and purchase goods from online retail applications. The suspects are also accused of trading in virtual assets, specifically cryptocurrencies.
The investigation relied on advanced cybercrime investigation techniques to identify and apprehend the suspects. During the arrest, authorities seized a range of equipment believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes. This included laptops, mobile phones, magnetic storage devices, memory cards, hotel booking confirmations, and receipts for commercial services obtained from banks and points of sale.
Investigators also recovered receipts for goods purchased from foreign countries using electronic payments, further solidifying the evidence against the accused. Following the completion of all legal procedures, the suspects will be presented before the competent judicial authorities for prosecution. The investigation is ongoing.
This case highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercrime and the importance of vigilance in protecting personal financial information online.
