Europol
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worldEuropol Hackathon Locates 45 Ukrainian Children Forcibly Deported to Russia
Europol-led OSINT hackathon successfully traced 45 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred to Russia, aiding ongoing investigations into alleged war crimes.
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worldEuropol Dismantles Major Vietnam-to-Europe Human Smuggling Ring
Europol announces the dismantling of a large-scale criminal operation smuggling Vietnamese nationals into Europe, culminating in dangerous Channel crossings to Britain.
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cryptoIrish Authorities Unlock $35.5M in Bitcoin from Drug Trafficker’s Wallet
Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau, backed by Europol, accesses 500 BTC from a seized wallet linked to convicted trafficker Clifton Collins.
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cryptoCrypto Crime Surge in Basque Country Raises Trader Alert
Ertzaintza reports 541 crypto-linked crimes in 2025, signaling growing regulatory scrutiny in Spain. Traders face higher KYC barriers but cleaner markets long-term.
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cryptoGlobal Authorities Dismantle SocksEscort Crypto Fraud Network
US and European law enforcement agencies have successfully disrupted SocksEscort, a major proxy service facilitating cryptocurrency fraud and account takeovers, seizing millions in digital assets.
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techGlobal Coalition Dismantles Major Tycoon 2FA Crypto Phishing Network
Coinbase, Microsoft, and Europol collaborate to shut down Tycoon 2FA, a widespread phishing-as-a-service targeting nearly 100,000 organizations.
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worldGlobal Crackdown Targets Billion-Euro Eel Smuggling Rings
Authorities worldwide are intensifying efforts to dismantle sophisticated 'Eel Mafias' involved in a lucrative, billion-euro illegal wildlife trade. Advanced DNA technology and international cooperation are key to combating this environmental crime.