The Rise and Fall of Shadow Crew

This chapter traces the origins of Shadow Crew, an online marketplace for criminals, and introduces key players such as Brett Johnson and Omar Denani. It explores the methods used by these cyber criminals to launder money, such as the virtual payment system Egoat, and the operation that led to the takedown of Shadow Crew. The chapter also delves into the legal consequences faced by individuals involved in the conspiracy and the ongoing issue of identity theft.