Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, a Nigerian national, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges of hacking, fraud, and identity theft after allegedly stealing over $3.3 million through spearphishing attacks on tax preparation businesses. He is also accused of running a separate scam involving fake investment opportunities, leading to significant financial losses for victims and the U.S. government.
Liridon Masurica, a Kosovo national, has pleaded guilty to running the BlackDB.cc cybercrime marketplace, which sold stolen personal information and compromised accounts from 2018 to 2025. Arrested in December 2024 and extradited to the U.S., he faces multiple charges that could result in a maximum sentence of 55 years in prison. The investigation was coordinated by the FBI and Kosovo authorities, highlighting a broader crackdown on cybercrime marketplaces.