Concise Summary:
This article from Bellingcat, in collaboration with The Sunday Times, investigates the online footprint of alleged Kinahan cartel associate Oliver Andreas Herrmann, arrested for cocaine trafficking in Australia.
Herrmann, a marathon runner and director of various companies, is suspected of being involved in a significant drug operation involving 200kg of cocaine. His arrest followed a three-month investigation by Australian Federal Police (AFP).
The article outlines the connection between Herrmann and Christy Kinahan, the alleged cartel leader. It highlights Herrmann’s alleged close financial ties to Kinahan, including acting as his representative in Indonesia, potentially linking him to the organization. The investigation reveals Herrmann’s online presence and activities that suggest a sophisticated criminal network operating across jurisdictions.
Key Points:
- Bellingcat researchers used open source intelligence to investigate the online footprint of an alleged Kinahan cartel associate, Oliver Andreas Herrmann.
- Australian authorities arrested Oliver Andreas Herrmann and another man after a cocaine trafficking operation was uncovered in Western Australia, involving 200kg of cocaine.
- The investigation, codenamed “Operation Mirkwood”, led to the seizure of evidence including night vision goggles, aviation equipment, and a hardware cryptocurrency wallet.
- Herrmann is a champion marathon runner with connections to multiple companies across various jurisdictions and had close financial ties to Christy Kinahan, the alleged head of the international drug cartel.
- Authorities believe an organized crime syndicate was responsible for the cocaine trafficking operation and Herrmann has not yet entered a plea in court.
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