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GERMAN POLICE SHUT DOWN CRIMENETWORK MARKETPLACE REBOOT

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SUN, MAY 10, 2026

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German authorities have dismantled a relaunched version of the criminal marketplace Crimenetwork and arrested its operator. The marketplace generated over 3.6 million euros before being taken down.

Law enforcement shut down the reboot of Crimenetwork, which had been operating as a platform for illegal transactions. The marketplace generated more than €3.6 million in activity before authorities intervened. The arrest of the marketplace's admin marks another enforcement action against dark web criminal marketplaces. Crimenetwork was previously a notable platform in the underground economy before being targeted by law enforcement. German authorities have increased efforts against dark web marketplaces in recent years, working to disrupt illegal trading platforms and apprehend operators. The shutdown adds to a growing list of takedowns targeting underground marketplaces that facilitate illegal commerce.

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