Interpol dismantled thousands of illegal football betting websites, fraud centers, human trafficking, fraud schemes, and other criminal activities in a massive operation. Over , individuals were arrested, and more than $ million in illicit proceeds were recovered.

The operation, codenamed , covered 150 countries and regions during the UEFA European Football Championship in June and July. The federal government correctly predicted that the tournament would catalyze a surge in illegal online football gambling, bringing criminals betting volumes and substantial profits.

Interpol announced that the investigation also led to the closure of tens of thousands of illegal websites, the rescue of trafficked workers, and the exposure of money laundering groups. Stephen Kavanagh, Executive Director of Police at Interpol, stated that organized crime networks reap enormous profits from illegal gambling, which is often intertwined with corruption, human trafficking, and money laundering. The success of the operation would not have been possible without global information sharing and the significant efforts of local law enforcement agencies.

In the Philippines, the operation dismantled a scam center operating alongside licensed gambling websites. With the support of Interpol, local authorities rescued numerous human trafficking victims, including Filipinos and over foreigners from six different countries. These individuals were forced to work for legitimate gambling websites and engage in illegal online scams, such as romance scams and crypto-related frauds. Interpol stated that many victims were lured to the location with false employment promises and subjected to threats, intimidation, and even passport confiscation.

Another major case cracked down on was the large-scale financial fraud and illegal gambling websites case involving Vietnam and Thailand. In Vietnam, where online gambling is prohibited for citizens, the federal government seized a sophisticated gambling syndicate with a daily transaction volume of up to millions of dollars. Meanwhile, in Thailand, police raided the hosting locations of two major illegal gambling websites, seizing assets worth over millions of dollars.

Another part of the operation took place in Europe. Greek authorities dismantled an illegal gambling gang that controlled at least illegal gambling websites and had access to accounts on other illegal websites. The criminals used fake and scam user accounts to place bets on sports events. Interpol noted that the gang used to bypass Greece's internet blocks. The criminal group managed , fake and "mule" accounts on legitimate gambling websites, created using stolen IDs or forged documents. At least , fake ID photos were found on the seized laptops. Interpol suspects that the criminals attempted to disperse large sums of money into multiple accounts to divide profits into smaller, harder-to-detect portions. This money laundering method helps avoid detection.

Interpol has pointed out that illegal online gambling is closely linked to other crimes and match-fixing, as criminals attempt to manipulate the outcomes of sports events to ensure profits.