INTERPOL Dismantles Sniper Dz Phishing Platform

An operation led by INTERPOL has shut down the Sniper Dz phishing platform, which had been active for a decade. The operation, known by the codename Operation Ramz, took place between October 2025 and February 2026. Authorities from 13 countries in the MENA region participated in the action, which resulted in 201 arrests. The Sniper Dz platform offered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS), enabling criminals to create fake websites to steal users' personal data. According to Group-IB, a cybersecurity company, Sniper Dz was one of the largest platforms of its kind and had facilitated numerous attacks over the years.

The main individual responsible for the platform, known as Guedz, was also arrested. He is considered one of the key figures behind the operation and was instrumental in developing the phishing tools offered through Sniper Dz. Guedz's arrest represents a significant success in the fight against cybercrime. Operation Ramz was made possible through international collaboration, which included the exchange of information and resources among the participating countries. INTERPOL emphasized the importance of such cooperation to effectively combat cross-border cybercrime.

Authorities worked closely with cybersecurity firms to identify and dismantle the platform's infrastructure. Arrests took place in several countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. The operation not only led to arrests but also to the seizure of evidence that could be significant for future investigations. Authorities have announced plans to use the collected data to identify and hold accountable more criminals. The impact of Sniper Dz on the cybersecurity landscape has been substantial.

It is estimated that millions of user data could have been compromised through the platform. The closure of this platform is seen as an important step towards improving internet security, particularly in the MENA region, where cyberattacks have increased in recent years. INTERPOL plans to incorporate the results of this operation into future strategies to combat cybercrime. The organization has already announced intentions to conduct similar operations in other regions of the world to enhance global cybersecurity. The international community is urged to intensify its efforts to combat cybercrime.

Operation Ramz is an example of the increasing collaboration between international law enforcement agencies and the private sector in the field of cybersecurity. The successes of this operation could serve as a model for future initiatives to more effectively combat the threats posed by cybercrime. INTERPOL has stressed that combating cybercrime is a shared responsibility that involves all countries. Investigations into Sniper Dz are not yet complete, and authorities expect that further arrests may follow. The international community remains vigilant to ensure that similar platforms do not re-emerge.

Operation Ramz has demonstrated that coordinated efforts are necessary to address the challenges of cybercrime. The next phase of the investigations will focus on analyzing the secured data to establish further connections to other criminal networks. INTERPOL has already announced that the results of these analyses will be published in the coming months. International cooperation will continue to play a key role in combating cybercrime. Operation Ramz was officially announced by INTERPOL on June 14, 2026, and the participating countries have reaffirmed their support for future initiatives to combat cybercrime.