Egypt refers five defendants to trial in major phishing case
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابEgypt’s Public Prosecution has referred five defendants to criminal proceedings over allegations they operated a transnational cybercrime syndicate that sold phishing tools as a service for cryptocurrency payments, targeting global financial institutions and Microsoft accounts.
Published reporting said the group ran two platforms, ONNX Store and Caffeine, and built around 240 fraudulent websites used in large-scale phishing campaigns, with particular focus on Microsoft Office 365 credentials and broader network disruption and financial harm.
Reports also note the Mansoura Economic Court issued convictions on related charges, including prison terms and fines and confiscation of crypto assets and devices, while authorities pursue a separate money-laundering track tied to proceeds from the cyber operation.
