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Source: Europol
The investigation started in 2020. Since then, law enforcement authorities have seized over 12 000 counterfeit documents, secured EUR 250 000 and arrested 42 suspects in total, all members of the same organised criminal group. The most recent action days against the gang took place on 3 and 4 December 2024 in Poland and resulted in:7 suspects arrested4 locations searchedSeizure…
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Developed by the Strategic Group on Technology and Ethics under the European Clearing Board, with support from Europol’s Innovation Lab, the report sets out a seven-step ethical assessment method to help law enforcement navigate the challenges of digital transformation. It aims to ensure that the adoption and use of new technologies align with core values such as transparency, fairness, privacy…
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Europol today issues an Intelligence Notification calling attention on the rise of violent online communities dedicated to the serious harm of children. This strategic document focuses on online grooming cult groups dedicated to normalising violence and corrupting minors, advocating for the collapse of modern society through acts of terror, chaos and violence, and spreading ideologies that inspire mass shootings, bombings…
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The action day took place on 21 January 2025 in Spain (Madrid, Málaga, Marbella, Torremolinos, Coín and Ayamonte) and Portugal (Lisbon). All in all, the operation led to:14 arrests9 house searchesSeizure of over EUR 1 million in cash and cryptocurrencies.Suspects mainly operated in Spain, used the Hawala method to move the cash sourced mainly from drugs trafficking, and launder the…
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The investigation has so far identified 85 individuals linked to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The National Police of Ukraine has opened a special criminal case, which contains information about the recruitment, training, financing, and the use of the alleged mercenaries in combat actions against Ukraine. This information has been shared with authorities in Moldova, where new preliminary…
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Abusing an infrastructure of legal businesses, the criminal network is believed to have managed the illegal trafficking and disposal of the waste from the countries of origin, mainly Italy, to the destination in Croatia. To that end, the criminal network relied on legal companies in Italy, as well as transport companies and other legitimate businesses in Italy and Croatia. Laboratory…
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The operation, which took place in the early hours of 27 January 2025, was carried out by law enforcement authorities in France, Spain and Israel, with support from Europol and judicial authorities.International fraud schemeThe investigation began after a French citizen was deceived between April and May 2022, believing he was making substantial investments in renewable energy contracts. The suspects maintained…
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This follows a series of high-impact arrests targeting Phobos ransomware:An administrator of Phobos was arrested in South Korea in June 2024 and extradited to the United States in November of the same year. He is now facing prosecution for orchestrating ransomware attacks that encrypted critical infrastructure, business systems, and personal data for ransom.A key Phobos affiliate was arrested in Italy…
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Featuring keynote speeches from Europol experts and live demonstrations of the latest technology by companies, this event brought Europol staff and national law enforcement practitioners up to speed with the latest technological advancements in the security market. As a response to the needs expressed by the law enforcement community, and matching criteria such as the innovative nature and relevancy to…
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On 7 February 2025, Europol hosted a Quantum Safe Financial Forum (QSFF) event, during which the QSFF has issued a call to action for financial institutions and policymakers, urging them to prioritise the transition to quantum-safe cryptography. With the rapid advancement of quantum computing, the financial sector faces an imminent threat to its cryptographic security. This transition presents both a…