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Encrochat Lawyers Say Clients Haven't Had Fair Trials
In an open letter an international group of lawyers asked the European Commission and European Parliament to halt new prosecutions until more evidence was presented.
Cocaine Shipments and Botched Hits: Inside Sweden's Massive Gang Trial
Sweden has been the setting for spiralling drug-related gang violence. Now, 15 men are facing jail after cops accessed encrypted messages.
Court Throws Out Messages Obtained by FBI Honeypot Phone Company Anom
A court in Finland ruled that the messages could not be used as evidence against two particular suspects. But the ruling could have a knock-on effect with other cases.
Women Who Dressed as Couriers With Pink Backpacks to Deliver Drugs Over Lockdown Jailed
Four women and their male boss jailed for 37 years after selling party drugs, including their own heart-shaped ecstasy, while disguised as delivery riders during London lockdowns.
These Are the Code Words Used by Top-Level Drug Traffickers
We spoke to an expert who has spent years deciphering communication between drug dealers.
Encrypted Phone Firm Encrochat Used Signal Protocol
The news shows what police may do when confronted with robust, end-to-end encryption: turn to hacking the phone itself.
Emails Show Shadow Structure Behind Encrypted Phone Network Encrochat
Emails obtained by Motherboard show an Encrochat co-owner conducting business via overseas companies and bank accounts.
Encrochat Hack That Brought Down Hundreds of Criminals Faces Legal Challenges
Defense teams across the U.K. are arguing that chat messages obtained by law enforcement malware should not be used as evidence in court.
Encrochat Investigation Finds Corrupt Cops Leaking Information to Criminals
Beyond drug trafficking, the continuing investigations into users of the encrypted phone network Encrochat is increasing to corrupt officials.
European Police Malware Could Harvest GPS, Messages, Passwords, More
A document obtained by Motherboard provides more detail on the malware law enforcement deployed against Encrochat devices.
The Secret SIMs Used By Criminals to Spoof Any Number
Criminals use so-called Russian, encrypted, or white SIMs to change their phone number, add voice manipulation to their calls, and try to stay ahead of law enforcement.
Sinaloa Cartel Used Encrypted Phone Network Hacked By Police, FBI Document Says
A document included in the BlueLeaks hack says "senior Sinaloa leaders were using a highly sophisticated encrypted communications platform, Encrochat."