Resurrected ‘Crimenetwork’ Marketplace Taken Down, Administrator Arrested

Resurrected ‘Crimenetwork’ Marketplace Taken Down, Administrator Arrested
German police announced the shutdown of the second version of Crimenetwork, a German-speaking crime marketplace that was rebuilt after its original takedown in December 2024. The platform facilitated illegal trades and cryptocurrency payments, and investigators seized data and assets while arresting a suspected administrator in Mallorca. #Crimenetwork #Bitcoin #Litecoin #Monero

Keypoints

  • German police shut down the second iteration of Crimenetwork.
  • The original Crimenetwork was dismantled in December 2024.
  • The rebuilt marketplace quickly grew to over 22,000 users and 100 sellers.
  • Crimenetwork enabled trade in stolen data, drugs, and falsified documents.
  • Authorities arrested a suspected administrator and seized €194,000 plus user and transaction data.

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