Cybercrime Kingpin Extradited: Kosovo’s “BlackDB.cc” Boss Faces 55 Years in US Prison
Kosovo citizen Liridon Masurica has been extradited to the US for running the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc. The alleged admin now faces up to 55 years in prison for his role in selling stolen data used for tax fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft. Apparently, crime doesn’t pay—or at least not in the long run.
Hot Take:
Looks like the cybercrime marketplace is having a going-out-of-business sale, and the main product on offer is “justice.” With extradition as the new trend, cybercriminals might want to consider a career change. Perhaps knitting? It’s harder to get extradited for purling and pearling!
Key Points:
- A Kosovar citizen was extradited to the US for running the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc.
- The marketplace has been active since 2018, facilitating tax fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft.
- Masurica, the alleged admin, faces up to 55 years in U.S. prison for using unauthorized access devices.
- The FBI, Kosovo Police, and DOJ’s International Affairs were crucial in the arrest and extradition.
- In a similar crackdown, the Rydox marketplace was seized, and its administrators arrested.
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