Law enforcement agencies have dismantled Manson Market, a major clearnet marketplace launched in 2022 that facilitated online fraud. The operation, spearheaded by German authorities, resulted in:

Key Outcomes:
– Seizure of 50+ servers
– Collection of 200+ TB digital evidence
– Two arrests (27-year-old in Germany, 37-year-old in Austria)

Criminal Activities:
– Phishing and vishing schemes targeting bank customers
– Operation of fake online shops to steal payment information
– Trading stolen data sorted by region and account balance
– Distribution of credit card details via Telegram

Participating Countries:
– Austria
– Czechia
– Finland
– Germany
– Netherlands
– Poland
– Norway

Infrastructure was dismantled across Germany, Finland, Netherlands, and Norway. This operation coincides with recent takedowns of Crimenetwork marketplace and MATRIX messaging app used for illegal activities.