CrimePolice Investigation or Operation2026-05-23🇳🇱
European authorities seize first VPN tied to organized crime
source: Europol, Eurojust, French and Dutch authorities -> target: First VPN
On 2026-05-23, European authorities reportedly took down and seized the VPN service First VPN in Operation Saffron, a joint investigation led by France and the Netherlands. Europol and Eurojust supported the action, which authorities said targeted a service heavily used by organized criminal groups and cybercrime actors.
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NetherlandsEuropeNetherlandsEurope52.133, 5.291
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