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Europol Busts Mafia Crypto Bank, Arrests 17 in $23.5M Laundering Operation

Europol Cracks Down on Mafia Crypto Bank: 17 Arrested in Europe-Wide Operation Europol delivered a digital beatdown to a mafia crypto bank, arresting 17 suspects in a multi-country operation that dismantled a network laundering over $23.5 million, primarily for clients in China and the Middle East. Europol arrests 17 in mafia crypto bank takedown Over […]

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Europol Cracks Down on $23M Crypto Crime Bank, Arrests 17 in Major Operation

Europol Shuts Down $23 Million Crypto-Backed Criminal Bank: A Global Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Crime Europol, in collaboration with law enforcement from Austria, Belgium, and Spain, executed a digital sting operation on January 14, 2025, that dismantled a €21 million criminal banking network. The operation, dubbed “OP KARASU,” led to the arrest of 17 individuals who […]

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Europol Cracks €21M Crypto Laundering Ring: 17 Arrested, Assets Seized

Europol Dismantles €21 Million Crypto Laundering Network Europol, in collaboration with Spanish, Belgian, and Austria law enforcement, has successfully dismantled a significant cryptocurrency laundering network that facilitated over €21 million in illicit transactions for criminal groups in China and the Middle East. Europol and allies dismantle €21 million crypto laundering network 17 arrests and extensive […]

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Europol’s Davos Plea for Encryption Access Sparks Privacy vs. Safety Debate

The Davos Debate: Encryption vs. Public Safety During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Europol’s executive director, Catherine De Bolle, stirred controversy by urging tech companies to allow law enforcement access to encrypted messages, aiming to bolster public safety. This demand has reignited a critical debate on the delicate balance between privacy and security. But […]

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