German Police Score Big: Crimenetwork Dark Web Marketplace Busted!

German police shut down Crimenetwork, the country’s largest illegal dark web marketplace, arresting a 29-year-old suspected administrator. They seized €1m in crypto and luxury cars. Crimenetwork, with over 100,000 users, facilitated illegal trades with cryptocurrency, earning massive commissions. This marks another win for German authorities tackling cybercrime.

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Published: December 4, 2024 10:08 amAdded: December 4, 2024 at 2:42 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Germany’s got a new hobby: Collecting dark web marketplaces like they’re rare Pokémon cards. Gotta catch ’em all!

Key Points:

  • German police shut down Crimenetwork, a major illegal dark web marketplace.
  • Over €1m in crypto assets and flashy cars seized, proving crime does pay… until it doesn’t.
  • Crimenetwork had over 100,000 users and facilitated millions in illegal transactions.
  • The arrested suspect is accused of being the technical mastermind behind the operation.
  • German authorities collaborated with Dutch counterparts to execute the takedown.

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