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Cybercrime investigation in Tetovo

Overview

A 20-year-old resident of the Tetovo region has been charged by the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Tetovo following a joint investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FBI.

The suspect, identified as E. A., allegedly administered the ‘OLVX’ illegal online marketplace between 2023 and 2025, which facilitated the sale of stolen digital data, software tools, and cybercrime services. Evidence suggests the platform offered over 1,500 stolen user account and computer network credentials.

Furthermore, the individual is accused of managing an illegal Telegram group named ‘ONEMILI’ from 2025 to 2026, which provided tools for cybercrime and scams involving illegal fund recovery. The suspect also faces charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography found on the application.

Entities

Federal Bureau of Investigation · Ministry of Internal Affairs · Tetovo · OLVX · Tetovo Police Station

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Tetovo resident charged in joint FBI and MPB cybercrime crackdown

    A 20-year-old from Tetovo has been charged following a joint FBI and Ministry of Internal Affairs operation targeting the illegal cybercrime marketplace ‘OLVX’ and a Telegram group named ‘ONEMILI’.

  2. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Tetovo police charge four individuals with ten criminal offenses

    Tetovo police have charged four individuals with ten criminal offenses, including heavy theft and attempted robbery involving gold, cash, and weapons across several villages.

Sources

almakos.com · cybernoz.com · faktiditor.ch · gazeta.mk · koha.mk · libertas.mk · lideri.mk · tetova1.mk · tetovasot.com · therecord.media · ts.mk · utro.mk · vecer.mk · vizionplus.tv · zoom.mk