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Lin Rui-Siang, administrator of dark web drug market Incognito, sentenced to 30 years. Defense revealed an FBI informant helped run the site for years, at times allowing fentanyl sales. One victim was Reed Churchill. Judge acknowledged FBI role but upheld Lin's culpability.
Polish police arrested a man linked to the Phobos ransomware group, seizing devices with cybercrime evidence. He's charged with creating/sharing illicit software and faces up to 5 years.
Spanish police arrested a hacker who paid one cent for luxury hotel stays by manipulating a booking website, causing over €20,000 in losses and raiding mini-bars.
Cybersecurity researcher Allison Nixon, threatened by "Waifu" (Connor Riley Moucka) after he stole AT&T data, unmasked him and his cybercriminal associates, leading to their arrests.
Organized criminals exploit online car transport platforms to steal luxury vehicles. Fraudsters impersonate carriers, divert shipments, and alter VINs, causing billions in losses.
THORChain founder Jean-Paul Thorbjornsen faces scrutiny over its claimed decentralization after a $200M freeze and a $1.2B North Korean hack. He denies culpability, but critics point to his influence and internal conflicts.