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Operation RapTor: 270 Arrested in Global Cybercrime Crackdown

5/23/2025

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In a groundbreaking crackdown, authorities from ten countries joined forces in Operation RapTor, arresting 270 suspects involved in dark web crime tied to drug trafficking and counterfeit goods. Spearheaded by Europol and the U.S. DOJ, the operation seized a staggering €184 million in cash and cryptocurrency, along with 2 metric tons of drugs and 180 firearms, showcasing a relentless fight against the ever-evolving threat of cybercrime.

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In a groundbreaking crackdown, authorities from ten countries joined forces in Operation RapTor, arresting 270 suspects involved in dark web crime tied to drug trafficking and counterfeit goods. Spearheaded by Europol and the U.S. DOJ, the operation seized a staggering €184 million in cash and cryptocurrency, along with 2 metric tons of drugs and 180 firearms, showcasing a relentless fight against the ever-evolving threat of cybercrime.