Security News > 2022 > June > Europol Busts Phishing Gang Responsible for Millions in Losses

Europol on Tuesday announced the dismantling of an organized crime group that dabbled in phishing, fraud, scams, and money laundering activities.

The cross-border operation, which involved law enforcement authorities from Belgium and the Netherlands, saw the arrests of nine individuals in the Dutch nation.

Also confiscated as part of 24 house searches were firearms, ammunition, jewelry, designer clothing, expensive watches, electronic devices, tens of thousands of euros in cash, and cryptocurrency, the officials said.

"The criminal group contacted victims by email, text message and through mobile messaging applications," the agency noted.

"These messages were sent by the members of the gang and contained a phishing link leading to a bogus banking website."

Some members of the group are said to have connections with drugs and possible firearms trafficking.

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