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Administrator of OLVX Cybercrime Market Arrested in North Macedonia

Administrator of OLVX Cybercrime Market Arrested in North Macedonia

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ThreatCluster •October 15, 2026 at 01:39 UTC
  • •The OLVX marketplace was active from 2023 to 2025, selling stolen personal data.
  • •The suspect, E.A., faces multiple charges including computer fraud and child pornography.
  • •The operation was a collaboration between North Macedonian authorities and the FBI.

A 20-year-old suspect, identified as E.A., was arrested in Golema Rečica, North Macedonia, for allegedly running the OLVX cybercrime marketplace. This platform, active from 2023 to 2025, facilitated the sale of stolen personal data and login credentials through over 1,500 seller accounts. The FBI and North Macedonian police conducted a joint operation leading to the arrest, which followed intelligence from the FBI. E.A. is also charged with producing and distributing child pornography and operating another group on Telegram called ONEMILI, which offered fraudulent schemes. The OLVX marketplace posed a significant risk to the digital security of many individuals, particularly in the U.S., by enabling cybercriminals to exchange sensitive information and tools. Law enforcement has been actively targeting such marketplaces in recent years.

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2026-10-14
Arrest of OLVX administrator
E.A., a 20-year-old, was arrested in North Macedonia for running the OLVX cybercrime marketplace.
Therecord.Media
2026-10-14
Charges filed against E.A.
Charges include computer fraud, misuse of personal data, and production of child pornography.
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What was the OLVX marketplace used for?
OLVX was used to sell stolen personal data, login credentials, and cybercrime tools.
What charges does the suspect face?
E.A. faces charges of computer fraud, misuse of personal data, and production of child pornography.
How did law enforcement find the suspect?
The operation was initiated based on intelligence provided by the FBI, leading to a coordinated investigation.