French, Dutch, and EU prosecutors announced on Tuesday that cracking encrypted EncroChat phones has led to over 6,500 global arrests. The phones were primarily used by drug dealers, arms smugglers, …
Europol seizes $46M from crypto mixer after $2.88B allegedly laundered
According to The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, commonly known as Europol, on March 15, the agency seized assets of cryptocurrency mixer ChipMixer for its alleged involvement …
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Europol reports $19.5M in crypto seized in enforcement action against Bitzlato
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, or Europol, has reported authorities took control of crypto wallets containing more than $19 million in cryptocurrency as part of enforcement …
Euro Police Bust Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Fraud Gang
European law enforcement agencies collaborated to take down a multimillion dollar cryptocurrency fraud group, making multiple arrests last week. The operation was coordinated by Europol and targeted …
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Takedown of fraudulent cryptocurrency network in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia
With the active support of Eurojust and Europol, a coordinated action has led to the dismantling of a cryptocurrency fraud network operating from Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia. The network operated …
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European Police Warn of Metaverse Cyber-Threats
Europol has warned that Facebook's Metaverse and similar immersive internet experiences could be a target for ransomware and cybersecurity crimes like identity theft, money laundering, and more. …
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Spain, Europol arrest ‘one of Europe’s biggest money launderers’
European police have arrested one of Europe’s biggest money launderers in a rain in southern Spain. The suspect, a British-Irish man, is believed to have laundered more than 200 million euros in …
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Phishing gang that stole millions by luring victims to fake bank websites is broken up by police
Europol has busted a phishing and fraud ring that was reportedly responsible for the theft of several millions of euros being stolen from victims. The perpetrators engaged in illicit activities such …
RaidForums Hacker Marketplace Shut Down in Cross-Border Law Enforcement Operation
This year, Europol's Operation TOURNIQUET was successful in taking down one of the most notorious hacking marketplaces, RaidForums. Its infrastructure was seized during the major cross-border law …
The Global Cyber Criminal Threat: Interpol, Europol and European Nations Step Up to the Plate in 2022
Two recent developments in the fight against global cybercriminal organizations should filter into your organization's risk awareness relative to the events in Europe and the overall cyber threat …