Crimemarket has ceased to exist

Taking over the German-language cybercrime market Crimemarket

German police have launched a major crackdown on cybercrime by seizing Crimemarket, the largest German-language marketplace specializing in the sale of drugs, cybercrime services and criminal tutorials. As a result of a large-scale international operation, six people were arrested, including the alleged operator of the market.

The Düsseldorf police carried out an operation led by the North Rhine-Westphalia Central and Liaison Office for Cybercrime (ZAC NRW), which lasted several years and included numerous searches. The marketplace had over 180,000 registered users and was accessible through both the Darknet and the Clearnet. A large quantity of drugs, electronic devices and almost €600,000 in cash and movable assets were seized during the searches.

Crimemarket operated as a digital marketplace selling not only drugs, but also criminal services, including tutorials on committing serious crimes. The market served as a platform for cybercriminals to offer their goods and services in various categories, contributing to the spread of cybercrime.

Conclusion

The seizure of Crimemarket was a significant success in the fight against cybercrime, demonstrating the determination of law enforcement agencies around the world to root out such networks. The operation underscores the importance of international cooperation in the fight against digital threats and highlights the danger such markets pose to global security. The investigation continues as police plan to identify and target users of the n assets

In a major international operation, German police have seized Crimemarket, the largest German-language cybercrime marketplace, and arrested one of its operators. During the arrest, police seized a significant amount of electronic devices, drugs, and almost €600,000 in cash and other assets.