Almost three dozen people have been arrested as part of multi-national law enforcement operation targeting the international cybercriminal group Black Axe. With support from Europol, the Spanish National Police, working alongside the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office, arrested suspects across Spain: 28 in Seville, three in Madrid, two in Málaga and one in Barcelona. A statement by Europol said co-ordinated action has resulted in “significant disruptions” to Black Axe’s operations and that €119,352 ($138,971) in bank accounts has been frozen, while €66,403 ($77, 318) in cash was seized during house searches – as seen in images released by the authorities.
Europol Leads Global Crackdown on Black Axe Cybercrime Gang, 34 Arrest – Infosecurity Magazine
