German police dismantle resurrected Crimenetwork marketplace, arrest administrator
Crypto Briefing
German authorities shut down the revived Crimenetwork darknet site, arresting a 35-year-old administrator in Spain and seizing illicit assets.Summary
German police, in collaboration with international authorities, have dismantled the resurrected darknet marketplace Crimenetwork. Following the original site's closure in 2024, the platform had re-emerged to facilitate the trade of illegal goods, generating approximately €3.6 million in revenue from 22,000 users. A 35-year-old administrator was arrested in Mallorca, Spain, under a European arrest warrant. Authorities seized €194,000 in assets and extensive transaction data, which may lead to further investigations into the platform's vendors and buyers.
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