However, cybercrime legislation is fragmented, and AI readiness in law enforcement agencies remains alarmingly low. Business email compromise and romance scams targeting both corporate and individual victims were prolific in Central and West Africa. The financial toll of cybercrime in Africa is significant. On the frontlines of cybercrimeNeal Jetton, Director of INTERPOL’s Cybercrime unit, said: “Cybercrime has emerged as one of the most significant criminal threats to the region. INTERPOL’s Africa Cyberthreat Assessment is part of the Organization’s African Joint Operation against Cybercrime initiative funded by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.