Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- In a coordinated international crackdown, the FBI and Dutch police have dismantled one of the worlds largest fake ID marketplaces, known as VerifTools, which openly sold counterfeit identity documents for as little as $9. The seizure of the criminal marketplace marks a significant step in the ongoing battle against identity theft, cyber fraud, and the illicit online trade of personal data.

According to law enforcement authorities, VerifTools was a sprawling underground platform that offered counterfeit drivers licenses, passports, and other forms of identification from across the globe. The sites low-cost digital fakes not only fueled criminal enterprises but also allowed ordinary users-including teenagers-to skirt...