#Crimenetwork

Largest German Crime Marketplace Taken Down, Administrator Arrested

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December 4, 2024 at 11:47AM German authorities announced the takedown of Crimenetwork, the largest German-speaking illegal online marketplace, which traded illicit goods and cryptocurrencies. An alleged administrator was arrested, and significant assets were seized. This coincided with Europol’s shutdown of Matrix, an encrypted messaging service used by criminals. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Takedown of Crimenetwork**: … Read more

Cops arrest suspected admin of German-language crime bazaar

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December 4, 2024 at 10:36AM German authorities have shut down the Crimenetwork platform again, arresting a 29-year-old suspected admin and seizing about €1 million in cryptocurrency. Launched in 2012, the platform facilitated illegal sales, amassing more than €90 million in transactions. Law enforcement aims to enhance data-sharing efforts for future investigations. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more

Europol Dismantles Criminal Messaging Service MATRIX in Major Global Takedown

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December 4, 2024 at 07:42AM Europol announced the takedown of the criminal messaging service MATRIX, following a joint operation with French and Dutch authorities. Over 2.3 million messages linked to serious crimes were intercepted. Concurrently, Germany’s BKA shut down the Crimenetwork marketplace, while South Korea arrested six for adding DDoS capabilities to satellite receivers. ### … Read more

Police seizes largest German online crime marketplace, arrests admin

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December 3, 2024 at 12:21PM Germany has dismantled the largest online cybercrime marketplace, “Crimenetwork,” and arrested its administrator. The platform was involved in the sale of drugs, stolen data, and illegal services, highlighting efforts to combat online criminal activity. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Action Taken**: German authorities successfully shut down the largest online cybercrime marketplace, called … Read more