Austrian Man Allegedly Bought Marijuana on the Darkweb
Authorities in Salzburg Austria arrested and charged a man for allegedly importing drugs purchased through the darkweb.
Two Charged in Sweden for Selling Drugs on the Darkweb
Authorities in Stockholm charged two men for allegedly distributing large quantities of amphetamines through the darkweb.
PA Man Admits Buying Stolen Credit Cards on the Darkweb
A Pennsylvania man admitted purchasing stolen credit card information on the darkweb and then making purchases with the stolen cards.
No Prison for Ex-Cop Who Used Tor to View Child Abuse Material
A former Kent Police officer used Tor to download child abuse material. He will not spend time in prison.
California Man Admits Running “CaliCartel” Vendor Account
A California man pleaded guilty to selling drugs through several darkweb vendor accounts, including “CaliCartel” and “GambinoCrimeFamily.”
DOJ Announces “National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team”
The United States Department of Justice assembled a new task-force to investigate crimes committed by exchanges, mixers, and tumbling services.
Yellen Defends Proposed Bank Reporting Requirements
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen defended the recently proposed regulations that require banks to report additional account information to the IRS.
USPS OIG Audited Cryptocurrency Use by Postal Inspectors
An audit by the Office of Inspector General revealed that postal inspectors sufficiently manage cryptocurrency transactions but need more oversight.