A criminal network worthy of a movie managed to steal over $1 million from thousands of credit cards posted on the darkweb.
In what sounds like a movie script, over $1 million was stolen by a group that made use of thousands of credit cards posted for sale on the dark web. Some of the details of this complex cybercrime operation have come to light following an indictment by the U.S. Department of Justice.
At least 4,000 people were affected. As noted by Bleeping Computer, Osagie faces up to 30 years in prison and a fine of $1 million dollars. The sentencing is set for May 25, 2023. By using the dark web, Osagie was able to recruit and manage other co-conspirators, who played various roles in the fraud. Hamilton Eromosele allegedly led the criminal network that used social media to recruit “workers” to purchase luxury items and gift cards with stolen credit cards.
Here’s how it worked. After this criminal network acquired stolen credit and debit card numbers from the dark web, the information was passed to members that would use this information to purchase flights to the U.S., rental cars, and accommodations. Continuing the spending spree, gift cards and luxury goods would be purchased.
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