Over 150 arrested in global crackdown on Darknet traders
3 years, 1 month ago

Over 150 arrested in global crackdown on Darknet traders

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 150 people have been arrested by European and US authorities after a joint crackdown on traders of drugs, weapons and other illicit goods on darknet e-commerce sites, Dutch media reported Tuesday citing police agency Europol. “This operation proves that we can reach even if they think they are hiding somewhere, they cannot be sure we won’t be there at one moment to knock on their door”, Europol’s deputy executive director of operations, Jean-Philippe Lecouffe told the broadcaster. In January this year, Europol announced it had taken down an online marketplace called “DarkMarket” that sold illegal drugs in an operation led by German law enforcement agencies.

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Darknet Drug Trafficking: Govt Forms Special Task Force to Combat Cases Involving Cryptocurrency & Darknet
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Darknet Drug Trafficking: Govt Forms Special Task Force to Combat Cases Involving Cryptocurrency & Darknet

ABP News  

To deal with the growing issue of drug trafficking through digital means, the Centre has established a Special Task Force on Darknet and cryptocurrency. 92 Cases Since 2020 Since 2020, India has recorded 92 cases involving the use of the darknet and cryptocurrencies for drug transactions, according to Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs. of cases involving Courier/ …

Dutch man arrested in massive cybercrime case; Accused of large-scale identity fraud
1 year, 5 months ago

Dutch man arrested in massive cybercrime case; Accused of large-scale identity fraud

NL Times  

A 32-year-old Dutchman who lives in Brazil was arrested in the international cybercrime investigation “Operation Cookie Monster.” The man is accused of buying and using thousands of people’s identities on the Genesis Market, which the FBI took down in April. “We suspect that this man spent tens of thousands of euros on the market and is, therefore, the largest Dutch …

Around 2.7 million users are visiting Dark Web on a daily basis for illegal activities: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Around 2.7 million users are visiting Dark Web on a daily basis for illegal activities: Report

India TV News  

While the Dark Web only comprises an estimated 5 per cent of the entire internet, it has an alarming 2.7 million daily users and the volume of illegal activities being executed is alarming, a report has warned. Whilst its intended purpose is to allow people access to a censorship-free internet where they cannot be tracked by governments or any other …

New Methods Needed To Track Drugs Sale On Dark Net, Social Media
2 years ago

New Methods Needed To Track Drugs Sale On Dark Net, Social Media

ABP News  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has made a case for developing 'new tactical tools' to check the sale of drugs through the dark net, cryptocurrency and social media platforms. "The use of dark net, cryptocurrency and social media platforms to solicit customers and sell drugs, have also been newer developments that have necessitated the evolution of new tactical tools for …

Italy seizes 4 tons of cocaine linked to Colombian Gulf Clan
2 years, 6 months ago

Italy seizes 4 tons of cocaine linked to Colombian Gulf Clan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Italian agents on Tuesday confiscated …

World’s largest illegal darknet marketplace shut down in US-German operation
2 years, 8 months ago

World’s largest illegal darknet marketplace shut down in US-German operation

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The world’s largest illegal darknet marketplace was shut down in a joint US-German …

Germany shuts down Russian darknet marketplace Hydra; seizes bitcoins worth $25 million
2 years, 8 months ago

Germany shuts down Russian darknet marketplace Hydra; seizes bitcoins worth $25 million

The Hindu  

German police said Tuesday they have shut down servers of the world’s largest illegal darknet marketplace Hydra, and seized bitcoins worth 23 million euros. The statement headlined with “illegal darknet marketplace ‘Hydra Market’ shut down.” Investigations of the Russian illegal marketplace started in August 2021 and also involved several US authorities, the BKA said. “The Hydra market was probably the …

150 people arrested in US-Europe darknet drug probe
3 years, 1 month ago

150 people arrested in US-Europe darknet drug probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Europe have arrested 150 people and seized more than $31 million in an international drug trafficking investigation stemming from sales on the darknet, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said investigators found darknet vendors were running fake laboratories in their homes to create fake pills — designed …

More Than 150 Arrested in Global Crackdown on Darknet Traders: Dutch Media
3 years, 1 month ago

More Than 150 Arrested in Global Crackdown on Darknet Traders: Dutch Media

News 18  

At least 150 people have been arrested by European and U.S. authorities after a joint crackdown on traders of drugs, weapons and other illicit goods on darknet e-commerce sites, Dutch media reported Tuesday citing police agency Europol. Cash and cryptocurrency worth 26.7 million euros and 234 kilograms of drugs were also seized, according to Dutch broadcaster KRO-NRCV. According to the …

Three arrests in Netherlands in Belgian cryptocurrency fraud investigation
3 years, 2 months ago

Three arrests in Netherlands in Belgian cryptocurrency fraud investigation

NL Times  

Three people were arrested in the Netherlands in a Belgian investigation into a criminal organization engaged in cryptocurrency fraud, the Belgian Public Prosecution Service said. "If the victim bites, an exchange trick is performed in which the victim loses his cash, gold, or cryptocurrency and is saddled with counterfeit money," the Belgian prosecutor said. The Dutch authorities also seized a …

Men arrested after £12.5m worth of heroin and cocaine found in parcels
3 years, 10 months ago

Men arrested after £12.5m worth of heroin and cocaine found in parcels

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two men have been arrested …

Justice Dept.: 179 arrested in darknet opioid takedown
4 years, 3 months ago

Justice Dept.: 179 arrested in darknet opioid takedown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials arrested 179 people and seized more than $6.5 million in a worldwide crackdown on opioid trafficking on the darknet, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday. The operation, which mainly occurred in the U.S. and in Europe, comes more than a year after officials took down the “Wall Street Market,” which was believed to be one …

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