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Cross-Border Financial Crime Enforcement in Albania: Macedonian National Extradited and Indicted for Racketeering and Money Laundering

A Macedonian national, Jordan Georgievski, 41, was extradited from Albania late Friday under US Marshals escort and will make his initial appearance in federal court on Monday afternoon. Georgievski is accused of participating in a large-scale online marketplace for stolen personal and financial information as part of the “Operation Open Market” investigation.

Charges and Consequences

Georgievski faces two criminal counts of racketeering, including conspiring to engage in a Racketeer Influenced Organization (RICO), which carries a maximum sentence of up to 40 years in prison. The charges stem from his alleged involvement with an online criminal organization known as Carder.su, which trafficked compromised credit card account data and counterfeit credit cards, among other illegal activities.

Background

Georgievski was stopped and detained by Albanian authorities in July 2014 while attempting to cross into Albania from Kosovo. His subsequent extradition is the result of close coordination between US agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Secret Service, and Interpol Tirana, as well as international partners such as the Austrian Department of Justice and the Albanian National Police.

Operation Open Market

Georgievski is one of 55 defendants charged in four separate indictments as part of Operation Open Market. To date, 30 individuals have been convicted in connection with the case, while others are either fugitives or pending trial. An indictment is merely an accusation, and Georgievski is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

International Cooperation

The success of this case highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating cross-border financial crime. “Albanian authorities’ vigilance and Interpol’s support were instrumental in enabling us to bring this long-sought fugitive to justice,” said ICE Director Sarah R. Saldaña. “This level of global cooperation sends a resounding message to members of international criminal organizations that they are not beyond the reach of US law enforcement.”

Investigation Findings

The investigation, which began in March 2007, revealed that Carder.su had more than 7,000 members worldwide and accounted for over $50 million in losses. The organization used online forums to purchase and sell illicit data and share knowledge of various fraud schemes.

Conclusion

Georgievski’s extradition is a significant achievement for US law enforcement agencies, which have been working to combat financial crime through international cooperation. “The success in this case and similar investigations is a result of close work with our law enforcement partners,” said Secret Service Acting Director Joseph Clancy. “This case demonstrates that there is no such thing as anonymity for those engaging in financial crimes and illegal schemes.”