"Belgian, Dutch Police Dismantle Cybercrime Group"

Europol recently announced that police have dismantled a cybercrime group that made millions of euros through phishing and other types of schemes. The operation was conducted by police in Belgium and the Netherlands, with support from Europol. The Dutch police arrested nine individuals, eight men and one woman, aged between 25 and 36, and searched 24 houses in the country. The police seized the suspects' firearms, electronics, jewelry, cash, and cryptocurrency. Belgian authorities initiated the investigation, and the individuals arrested in the Netherlands will be handed over to Belgium. The police stated that the suspects were involved in phishing and other internet scams that helped them make millions of euros. The cybercriminals allegedly sent emails, text messages, and WhatsApp messages to targeted individuals. Europol noted that the messages contained a link that pointed to a fake bank website designed to harvest the victim's credentials, giving the cybercriminals access to their online banking account. Europol also stated that the cybercriminals used money mules to transfer these funds from the victim's accounts and to cash out the fraudulently obtained money. Members of the group have also been connected with cases of drug trafficking and possible firearms trafficking.  

SecurityWeek reports: "Belgian, Dutch Police Dismantle Cybercrime Group"