Security News > 2021 > September > Europol Breaks Open Extensive Mafia Cybercrime Ring

International law enforcement has busted up an extensive cybercrime operation run by a gang with ties to the Italian Mafia.

The suspects used various lures to convince victims to wire money to bank accounts controlled by the criminal network, according to Europol.

The Spanish National Police, supported by Polizia di Stato, Europol and Eurojust, made 106 arrests in the sting in Spain and Italy.

The bust was carried out by traditional law enforcement as well as cyber experts: The Joint Cybercrime Action Taskforce at Europol is a standing operational team that consists of cyber-liaison officers from different countries.

"During the operational activities, Europol deployed two analysts and one forensic expert to Tenerife, Spain and one analyst to Italy," according to the Europol statement.

"Additionally, Europol funded the deployment of three Italian investigators to Tenerife to support the Spanish authorities during the action day."

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https://threatpost.com/europol-mafia-cybercrime-ring/174838/