Sky ECC’s Criminal Network Crumbles: Top Distributors Arrested in Spain and Netherlands
Sky ECC, the go-to messaging app for criminals and their nefarious deeds, just lost four top distributors to the long arm of the law in Spain and the Netherlands. With €13.5 million in profits seized, it seems crime doesn’t always pay—unless you’re a cop making these arrests.
Hot Take:
Who knew encrypted messaging could generate more profits than your average lemonade stand? Sky ECC’s distributors discovered a recipe for disaster, mixing privacy with a dash of crime, topped with a generous sprinkle of cash seizures. It seems like their idea of customer service was less about chat support and more about supporting international crime rings. Whoops!
Key Points:
- Four distributors of Sky ECC, an encrypted messaging service popular with criminals, were arrested in Spain and the Netherlands.
- The Spanish police nabbed two top distributors, who raked in over €13.5 million in profits.
- Sky ECC’s encryption was cracked by Europol in 2021, exposing 70,000 users’ criminal communications.
- Simultaneous raids recovered cash, cryptocurrencies, cars, and luxury items worth substantial amounts.
- The Dutch arrestees reportedly facilitated 25% of Sky ECC subscriptions, making €6.8 million in profits.
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