Operation Swiper

On October 7th, The New York City Police Department indited 111 individuals in what it claimed as one of the largest identity theft rings to date.  The sting was titled 'Operation Swiper', which used international cooperation to round up several carders around the world.  The carders focused on credit card theft through illegal underground networking. Therefore people involved are being charged not only with cyber theft but also organized crime allegations.  The elaborate crime rings stretched from Asia, The Middle East, Africa, Europe and even to The United States.  A full report issued by The Distract Attorney of Queens in New York can be found here.  I also highly suggest you listen to the following podcast with Misha Glenny, as he details how cybercrime more directly effects you, as an end user.

The Leonard Lopate Show: Cyberthieves, Cybercops, and You: