Almost 200 individuals, including minors, have been arrested across Europe for involvement in violence-as-a-service crimes orchestrated through online platforms. The operation, led by Europol’s GRIMM, aims to dismantle networks recruiting youths for contract killings, with law enforcement taking significant action to prevent violence. #OperationGRIMM #ViolenceAsAService
Keypoints
- Europol’s Operation GRIMM has arrested nearly 200 people involved in violence-for-hire crimes across Europe.
- The operation targets networks recruiting minors and teens online to commit violent acts, including murder.
- Law enforcement agencies seized firearms, ammunition, and disrupted plans to prevent potential tragedies.
- The criminal group “The Com” and its IRL subgroup pose increasing threats through hacking, SIM swapping, and swatting.
- The arrests include high-profile cases such as kidnappings and planned murders, highlighting a rise in physical violence linked to cybercrime.
Read More: https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/08/european_cops_arrest_193/