Exploiting the speed and anonymity of the internet, cybercrime includes large-scale cyberattacks, including online scams, activities such as using malware, phishing and distributed denial-of-services or the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit transactions and money laundering.
The growing misuse of artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and encrypted communication platforms is increasing cyber-enabled crimes such as online investment fraud and the online sexual exploitation of children, posing a significant and evolving threat to society.
Eurojust operational support
In 2025, cybercrime remained one of the top five crime areas handled by the Agency, with over 760 cases. This represents an 11% increase compared to the previous year, with 280 new cases opened in 2025. The Agency supported 50% more JITs in cybercrime cases in 2025, but 17% less coordination meetings in such cases compared to 2024.
Germany, Greece and Finland initiated the highest number of cross-border cybercrime cases at the Agency in 2025, while Albania and the United States were the third countries that initiated the most cybercrime cases at Eurojust in 2025. Germany and France were the most requested EU countries to assist in cybercrime cases at the Agency, whereas the United States and the United Kingdom were the most requested non-EU countries.
In 2025, Eurojust continued to address various forms of cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime, including a large-scale investment fraud scheme generating hundreds of millions of euros in illicit profits, as well as multiple cases involving the laundering of criminal proceeds through digital assets. The Agency has also supported coordinated international operations that led to the dismantling of one of the largest illegal online drug trading platforms and to the takedown of a cryptocurrency mixing service used to launder substantial criminal proceeds.
Authorities hit largest illegal trading platform for drugs
CRIME: Archetyp is one of the longest-running dark web marketplaces for drugs and one of the only platforms that allow the sale of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The marketplace has around 17 000 listings online and over 600 000 users.
ACTION: Authorities work together to track the finances of the marketplace and analyse digital evidence. This leads to the identification of the people behind Archetyp and the location of the servers, moderators and vendors.
RESULT: During an international action week, coordinated actions in five countries lead to the arrest of the platform's administrator and seven other suspects. Assets worth EUR 7.8 million are seized and the marketplace is taken offline.
EUROJUST'S ROLE: Eurojust makes judicial cooperation efficient and effective by bringing authorities together to exchange critical information. During the action days, Eurojust coordinated the execution of MLAs and EIOs, as well as EAWs, arranging surrender from Spain to Germany.
Eurojust is an agency of the European Union