Global Police Sting Dismantles 'Ghost' Criminal Messaging App

Operation led by Australian and international authorities results in 51 arrests and disrupts major criminal activities worldwide.

The encrypted messaging platform 'Ghost' was used by criminals for drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crimes.
Australian Federal Police arrested Jay Je Yoon Jung, the alleged creator, who faces multiple charges including supporting a criminal organization.
Authorities infiltrated the app in 2022, monitoring communications and preventing 50 planned violent crimes.
The operation involved law enforcement from nine countries, leading to the seizure of drugs, weapons, and over €1 million in cash.
Ghost joins other dismantled criminal platforms like EncroChat, Sky Global, and ANOM in recent years.