Finland seizes servers of ‘Sipultie’ dark web drugs market

October 15, 2024 at 04:10PM The Finnish Customs office dismantled the darknet marketplace ‘Sipulitie’ by taking down its website and seizing its servers. This action targeted the platform where criminals anonymously sold illegal narcotics. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Action Taken by Finnish Customs**: The Finnish Customs office has successfully shut down the darknet marketplace ‘Sipulitie’. 2. … Read more

Russian man who sold logins to nearly 3,000 accounts gets 40 months in jail

August 15, 2024 at 08:28AM A 27-year-old Russian national, Georgy Kavzharadze, has been extradited to the US and sent to prison for selling over 297,300 stolen credentials on the now defunct dark web marketplace, Slilpp. The credentials were used for fraudulent transactions totaling $1.2 million. The marketplace allegedly caused over $200 million in damages. After … Read more

Owner of Incognito dark web drugs market arrested in New York

May 20, 2024 at 03:40PM Rui-Siang Lin, the owner of Incognito Market, a dark web marketplace for selling illegal narcotics, was arrested at JFK Airport. The market facilitated over $100 million in illegal drug sales. Lin had ultimate control over employees, vendors, and customers. He could face life in prison for several criminal charges. Lin … Read more

Ukrainian police arrest father and son in suspected LockBit affiliate double act

February 22, 2024 at 10:35AM Father-son duo apprehended in Ukraine as part of LockBit leaks takedown. National Police of Ukraine confirms their identity and involvement in attacks on individuals, businesses, and public institutions in France. LockBit’s total attacks exceed 3,000. Five LockBit affiliates arrested this week. US offers $10 million reward for information on LockBit’s … Read more