10 stories tagged #Europol

  1. Global Operation Freezes $47M in Crypto, Dismantles Infostealer Networks
    crypto

    Global Operation Freezes $47M in Crypto, Dismantles Infostealer Networks

    Europol-led Operation Endgame seized €41 million in crypto, disrupted three malware families stealing wallet credentials from over 385,000 systems.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Global Operation Dismantles Cybercrime Infrastructure, Recovers $47 Million in Crypto
    tech

    Global Operation Dismantles Cybercrime Infrastructure, Recovers $47 Million in Crypto

    A coordinated takedown led by Microsoft and Europol disrupted Amadey, Stealc, and SocGholish malware, seizing 27 million stolen credentials and $47 million in criminal crypto assets.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Law Enforcement Dismantles AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Network
    crypto

    Law Enforcement Dismantles AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Network

    Authorities arrest two suspects in Georgia after dismantling AudiA6, a network that laundered $389 million in Bitcoin for ransomware gangs using mule accounts.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Europol Hackathon Locates 45 Ukrainian Children Forcibly Deported to Russia
    world

    Europol 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Europol Dismantles Major Vietnam-to-Europe Human Smuggling Ring
    world

    Europol 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Irish Authorities Unlock $35.5M in Bitcoin from Drug Trafficker’s Wallet
    crypto

    Irish 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Crypto Crime Surge in Basque Country Raises Trader Alert
    crypto

    Crypto 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.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  8. Global Authorities Dismantle SocksEscort Crypto Fraud Network
    crypto

    Global 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.

    4mo ago 1 min read