Tobias Wieloch
Tobias Wieloch
Head of Dark Web
Europol
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Biography
Tobias currently serves as the Head of the Dark Web Unit at Europol. His objective is to drive intelligence-led, coordinated action against key cybercrime threats and targets. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, threat analysis, and digital forensics, Tobias brings a deep understanding of how illicit networks operate online—and how to dismantle them.
The Dark Web Unit is part of the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol. Their work spans investigations into darknet marketplaces, ransomware operations, and emerging threats linked to dark web crime. Tobias has played a pivotal role in several high-profile takedowns and international operations, partnering with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and private sector allies across the globe.