The US has shut down Try2CHECK CyberPreeprievous, a popular platform among cybercriminals for checking the validity of stolen credit cards. The US government, along with authorities in Germany, Austria, and France, collaborated to close the service on May 3. Russian citizen Denis Kulkov, who is suspected of creating the web platform, has been charged in connection with the case.
According to reports, Kulkov, aged 43, created Try2Check in 2005. The platform charged 20 cents for checking the validity of a card and, in addition, helped cybercriminals sell stolen data at higher prices. The platform processed more than a million transactions per month and is alleged to have used the systems of an unnamed well-known American payment company to verify these cards.
The indictment suggests that Kulkov earned over $18 million from Try2Check, which he used to purchase a Ferrari car and other luxury items. US authorities announced a reward of up to $10 million to anyone who provides information that could lead to the arrest or conviction of Kulkov.
Separate remuneration is also being offered by the United States as per the US State Department.