January 5, 2024 at 04:19PM
The U.S. Department of Justice concluded an international investigation into xDedic cybercrime marketplace, with 19 suspects charged. The marketplace facilitated fraudulent activities totaling over $68 million before its shutdown. Several suspects have been sentenced, others awaiting extradition. Two administrators were sentenced, and high-volume seller Dariy Pankov and prolific buyer Allen Levinson received prison terms. International law enforcement operations also shut down other cybercrime platforms.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– The U.S. Department of Justice concluded a transnational investigation into the dark web xDedic cybercrime marketplace, resulting in the arrest and charging of 19 suspects.
– The investigation involved law enforcement authorities from the United States, Belgium, Ukraine, Germany, and the Netherlands, with support from Europol and Eurojust.
– The xDedic marketplace facilitated fraudulent activities totaling over $68 million through the sale of compromised servers and personally identifiable information.
– The Justice Department provided details of the suspects’ charges, convictions, and imprisonment terms, highlighting the international nature of the criminal operation.
– Specific individuals, including marketplace administrators and top sellers, were identified with details of their criminal activities and sentences.
– The meeting also highlighted other successful law enforcement operations, including the seizure of the Genesis stolen credentials market, the arrest of dark web drug vendors and buyers, and the dismantling of the BreachForums hacking forum and Kingdom Market.
Overall, the meeting notes provide a comprehensive overview of the xDedic cybercrime marketplace investigation and related law enforcement actions.