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The Lawfare Podcast
Chatter: The Largest Sting Operation of All Time with Joseph Cox
Jul 9, 2024
Award-winning journalist Joseph Cox discusses the FBI's Anom sting operation, revealing how the agency used a fake tech startup to infiltrate criminal networks, leading to a global pursuit by Europol. He also shares insights on the rise and fall of Anom, international collaboration in law enforcement, and the challenges faced by journalists reporting on technology and organized crime.
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- Endorsements by criminal figures fueled Anom's growth and credibility.
- Surveillance challenges arose when personal conversations were inadvertently monitored on Anom.
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The Success of Anom and the Role of Criminal Endorsement
The popularity of Anom stemmed from a combination of factors - the lack of law enforcement interference, robust service offerings, and crucially, the endorsement by top-tier criminal figures like Hackanaiik. These influential endorsements acted like brand ambassadors, creating trust and credibility within the criminal underground, accelerating the growth of Anom significantly.
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