Europol Closes Manson Market, Seizes 50 Servers
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Europol shuts down Manson Market, a major online fraud hub. In a significant operation led by German authorities, Europol announced the closure of Manson Market, a clearnet marketplace that facilitated extensive online fraud since its launch in 2022. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of over 50 servers and the arrest of two suspects, with more than 200 terabytes of digital evidence collected. Manson Market was known for selling sensitive information obtained through phishing and vishing schemes, allowing criminals to conduct targeted fraud efficiently. The operation involved collaboration among law enforcement from several countries, including Austria, Finland, and the Netherlands, and coincided with other actions against criminal networks, including the takedown of the Crimenetwork marketplace.