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Global Cybercrime Hub LeakBase Taken Down in Massive 14-Country Police Operation

A coordinated international operation led by the US Department of Justice has dismantled LeakBase, a major cybercrime forum, in a crackdown involving 14 countries.

International Business Times UK · Mar 5

Major data leak forum LeakBase seized by FBI, Europol, and shut down

The website was taken offline, and potential members arrested.

TechRadar · Mar 5

Microsoft, Europol take down global phishing as a service network which was able to bypass 2FA with ease

Tycoon 2FA is no more thanks to a major law enforcement operation.

TechRadar · Mar 5

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Paris prosecutors search French offices of Elon Musk's X

The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.

Euronews · Feb 3

Police smash Europe-wide synthetic drug ring in biggest bust yet

A coordinated European police operation has dismantled a vast cross-border synthetic drug ring in what investigators hailed as the largest operation of its kind to date.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 22

Police seize 1,000 tonnes of chemicals in 'largest-ever' drugs bust, Europol says

Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.

Euronews · Jan 21

Poland's PM praises cyber defences after attempted attack on energy infrastructure foiled

Tusk blamed Russia and urged Parliament to swiftly pass new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen protection against foreign interference.

Euronews · Jan 15

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Microsoft hits global virtual desktop cybercrime phishing platform - 'RedDVS' caused phishing chaos and resulted in millions of losses

RedVDS disrupted, and servers seized, in an operation conducted by Europol and German authorities.

TechRadar · Jan 15

Notorious Black Axe cybercrime gang disrupted in Europol raids

In total, 34 Black Axe cybercrime gang members were arrested, including core 10 members.

TechRadar · Jan 12

Two 'Pink Panthers' jewel thieves arrested over €580,000 Greece hotel heist

Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia.

Euronews · Jan 6

Europol cracks down on violence-as-a-service network

Almost 200 people were arrested for all kinds of violent acts.

TechRadar · Dec 9, 2025

Europol takes down crypto and laundering network worth 700 million

A two-stage campaign resulted in the arrest of nine and the seizure of cash, crypto, and other valuables.

TechRadar · Dec 5, 2025

US leader of global neo-Nazi terrorist group signals retribution for arrests

Rinaldo Nazzaro says detention of suspected Base members in Spain justifies ‘resistance … by any means necessary’

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2025

Huge cryptomixer takedown sees feds seize over $30milion

Another mixing service bites the dust, but no arrests were made.

TechRadar · Dec 2, 2025

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International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025

€300M Scam Busted — Europol Saves Millions of Europeans From Fraud Nightmare

Europol has dismantled a €300m global fraud network in Operation Chargeback, protecting over 4.3m cardholders and exposing a sophisticated cybercrime industry.

Euronews · Nov 28, 2025

Europe Today: Ukraine, Orbán to meet Putin, Europol and Black Friday

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025

Europol seizes 8m fake and harmful toys in pre-Christmas crackdown

Agency warns shoppers to be vigilant online and on the high street, with counterfeit items often posing health risks

International Business Times UK · Nov 24, 2025

Three Men Disguised As 'Shaun The Sheep' Attempted to Cross Spanish Border – The Truth Behind The Viral Rumour

A photo alleging that migrants dressed as sheep were arrested for attempting to enter Spain has gone viral. Fact-checking shows the claim is false. The men were performing a 'Shaun the Sheep' dance — not illegally migrating.

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Euronews · Nov 21, 2025

Europe-wide operation breaks up years-long antiquities trafficking network

A criminal network that trafficked stolen artefacts worth nearly €1 billion across Europe has been dismantled, resulting in 35 arrests and the recovery of 3,000 items.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Coordinated operation across Europe dismantles antiquities smuggling ring

Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network trafficking stolen cultural goods across Europe

TechRadar · Nov 14, 2025

Operation Endgame 3.0 push takes down more cybercrime servers, disrupting criminal gangs

Rhadamanthys, VenomRAT, and Elysium have officially been taken down, and one person was arrested.

TechRadar · Nov 13, 2025

DanaBot malware returns with a vengeance, targeting Windows devices - here's how to stay safe

After being disrupted by Europol, the infamous banking trojan returns sporting new infrastructure.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

5 Southern California men arrested by order of German government after being accused of stealing $345M from victims

The alleged fraudsters stole $350 million and had attempted to steal a staggering €750 million as they targeted people in 193 countries

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Inside the investigation to find brazen thieves behind Louvre heist

More than 100 investigators are racing to solve the daring heist at the Louvre Museum

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

Inside the illegal eel trade: is there a way to stop Europe’s biggest wildlife crime before it’s too late?

Interviews with experts and key players across four countries reveal why efforts to stop the multibillion-euro trafficking industry have failed – and how to save the endangered fish

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