The US Department of Justice Seizes Online Criminal Marketplace Popeyetools, Files Criminal Charges Against Operators and Seizes Cryptocurrency

BlockBeats News, November 22nd, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has seized the cybercrime marketplace Popeyetools and has filed a lawsuit against its administrators Abdul Ghaffar, Abdul Sami, and Javed Mirza. Nicole M. Argentieri, Criminal Division Chief of Staff and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, stated, "As alleged, the three individuals founded and operated a long-running online marketplace selling illegal goods and services for use in carrying out cybercrimes, including ransomware attacks and financial fraud. Today, we announce the seizure of the PopeyeTools domain, criminal charges against its operators, and the seizure of cryptocurrency." If convicted, the defendants could face up to 10 years in prison for each charge.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has seized the cybercrime marketplace Popeyetools and has filed a lawsuit against its administrators Abdul Ghaffar, Abdul Sami, and Javed Mirza. Nicole M. Argentieri, Criminal Division Chief of Staff and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, stated, "As alleged, the three individuals founded and operated a long-running online marketplace selling illegal goods and services for use in carrying out cybercrimes, including ransomware attacks and financial fraud. Today, we announce the seizure of the PopeyeTools domain, criminal charges against its operators, and the seizure of cryptocurrency." If convicted, the defendants could face up to 10 years in prison for each charge.