The U.S. Department of Justice has successfully shut down Rydox, a major illegal marketplace specializing in stolen personal information and cybercrime tools. Three Kosovo nationals who administered the site have been arrested, with two facing extradition to the U.S.

Since its establishment in 2016, Rydox facilitated over 7,600 sales of personal data and cybercrime tools, generating approximately $230,000 in revenue. The marketplace served more than 18,000 users and offered over 321,000 illegal products, including credit card information, login credentials, and various hacking tools.

Key Developments:
– FBI and Malaysian authorities seized servers in Kuala Lumpur
– Approximately $225,000 in cryptocurrency was confiscated
– Administrators face up to 37 years in prison if convicted

Related International Cybercrime Operations:

1. Nigerian BEC Scheme:
– Abiola Kayode extradited to U.S. for $6 million fraud scheme
– Two co-conspirators recently sentenced

2. Spanish-Peruvian Vishing Operation:
– 83 arrests across Spain and Peru
– Defrauded 10,000+ bank customers
– Generated €3 million in illegal profits

3. Russian FSB Operation:
– 11 individuals arrested for operating fraudulent call centers
– Estimated daily profits of $1 million
– Affected 100,000 victims across 50 countries

The operations highlight increasing international cooperation in combating cybercrime and financial fraud networks.