International operation dismantles AudiA6 crypto laundering service that moved €336M for cybercriminals
By
Sinisa Markovic
Toasted to a respectable shade. No regrets, no crumbs left.
Summary
An international law enforcement operation has dismantled a cryptocurrency laundering service called AudiA6, which processed over €336 million in illicit funds linked to ransomware groups and other cybercriminals between 2022 and 2025. The suspects behind AudiA6 are also believed to have operated the dark web cybercrime forum Dark2Web, a criminal marketplace for advertising illicit services. Europol coordinated the takedown.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledEuropol said the service, known as AudiA6, is suspected of laundering cryptocurrency obtained through ransomware attacks and other forms of cybercrime between 2022 and 2025.
The suspects behind 'AudiA6' are also believed to have administered the dark web cybercrime forum 'Dark2Web', a criminal marketplace used to advertise illicit services.
You might also wanna read
European Police Dismantle Cybercrime Network That Created 49 Million Fake Accounts
European law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with Europol and the Shadowserver Foundation, have dismantled a major cybercrime-as-a-se
itnews.com.au·7mo ago
Spanish Police Arrest Five in $542 Million Crypto Investment Fraud
Spanish police arrested five individuals involved in a $542 million cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that targeted over 5,000 victims
therecord.media·10mo ago
South Korean Tax Authorities Lose Seized Cryptocurrency After Posting Wallet Passwords Online
South Korean tax authorities seized approximately $5.6 million in cryptocurrency from tax evaders but inadvertently lost a significant porti
gizmodo.com·3mo ago
DOJ Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin from Cambodia-Based 'Pig Butchering' Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized approximately $15 billion in bitcoin from a massive 'pig butchering' cryptocurrency fraud scheme b
cnbc.com·8mo ago
Cryptology Organization Cancels Election Results After Losing Encryption Key
The International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), a leading global encryption organization, has cancelled the announcement of i
bbc.com·6mo ago
Crypto Market Sees Record $19 Billion Liquidation Event Triggered by Political Miscommunication
The crypto market experienced its largest liquidation event ever on Friday, with approximately $19 billion wiped out in 24 hours due to forc
decrypt.co·8mo ago