Executive Summary
Laws and Precedent
A Kosovo national, Liridon Masurica, 33, also known by his online alias “@blackdb,” has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit access device fraud. Masurica was identified as the lead administrator of BlackDB.cc, an illicit online marketplace that operated from 2018 and was active until at least 2025, facilitating various cybercrimes by selling compromised account credentials and other sensitive personal data.
The online platform, BlackDB.cc, illegally offered a range of stolen information, including compromised account and server credentials, credit card details, and other personally identifiable information. Cybercriminals utilized these illicitly obtained items to perpetrate various financial crimes, such as tax fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft, impacting numerous victims.
Masurica, a citizen and resident of Gjilan, Kosovo, was extradited to the United States to face charges related to his operation of the criminal marketplace. While he has entered his guilty plea, his sentencing date has not yet been scheduled by the court.
International Law Enforcement Cooperation
The successful prosecution of this case was the result of extensive international collaboration. The investigation was spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in close cooperation with the Kosovo Police.
Significant assistance was also provided by the FBI’s Legal Attaché Office in Sofia, Bulgaria, and the Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs. This joint effort underscores the global nature of cybercrime and the necessity of cross-border cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice.
Masurica’s guilty plea marks a significant step in disrupting an online marketplace that fueled a wide array of cybercriminal activities. It highlights the ongoing efforts of international law enforcement agencies to dismantle sophisticated digital networks that facilitate fraud and identity theft on a global scale.
