FBI Cracks Down on Dark Web Marketplace Managed by Russian and Kazakh Nationals

September 7, 2024 at 03:15AM Two men have been indicted in the U.S. for managing a dark web marketplace, WWH Club. The marketplace facilitated the sale of stolen personal and financial data, offered training for cybercrime, and had over 353,000 users worldwide. The accused face up to 20 years in federal prison and may forfeit … Read more

German Authorities Shut Down Online Marketplace for Drugs, Data and Cybercrime Services

March 22, 2024 at 11:00PM German authorities dismantled a major online marketplace for drugs, cybercrime services, and fraudulently obtained credit card data. The Nemesis Market platform’s server infrastructure and 94,000 euros in cryptocurrency were seized in Germany and Lithuania. The platform operated on the darknet and had over 150,000 user accounts and 1,100 seller accounts. … Read more

Founder of Bitzlato Cryptocurrency Exchange Pleads Guilty in Money-Laundering Scheme

December 8, 2023 at 01:06AM Anatoly Legkodymov, the Russian founder of Bitzlato exchange, has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting service used for laundering criminal funds. He could face a five-year prison sentence. Bitzlato, linked to the darknet market Hydra, processed over $2.5 billion, with lax KYC measures. Key Takeaways from Meeting Notes on … Read more