| Country | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Area | Analamanga / Antananarivo, incl. Ivato area |
| Type | emerging hub |
| Status | Disrupted: Raided or cracked down on, with reports of continued or relocated activity. |
| Latest reporting | Thirteen Chinese-run compounds were taken down in Aug–Sep 2026 with the US DOJ, about US$52m in crypto was seized and 148 people were extradited to China (The Standard/AFP, 31 Oct 2026). |
| Sanctions | OFAC, 5 Nov 2026: designated a Madagascar-based scam network that defrauded Americans, as part of a 46-target action (Treasury release sb0683). |
Nearby hubs
- Lusaka · Zambia · Uncertain
- Colombo area · Sri Lanka · Emerging
- Dubai (and Ajman) · United Arab Emirates · Disrupted
- Lagos (Victoria Island) · Nigeria · Uncertain
- Tbilisi · Georgia · Uncertain
If someone you know is here
- Contact your country’s embassy or consulate first, with the person’s full name, passport number and the location.
- Do not pay “release money” to agents without official advice.
- Send evidence safely through the secure drop.
Questions people ask
Where is Antananarivo (Ivato)?
Antananarivo (Ivato) is in Analamanga / Antananarivo, incl. Ivato area, Madagascar. The pin on this page is approximate, at town or zone level.
Is Antananarivo (Ivato) still active in 2026?
Status: Disrupted. Thirteen Chinese-run compounds were taken down in Aug–Sep 2026 with the US DOJ, about US$52m in crypto was seized and 148 people were extradited to China (The Standard/AFP, 31 Oct 2026).
Sources
Location approximate. Information as publicly reported; last reviewed 09 Nov 2026. Corrections: [email protected]