#IllicitSouk

Feds cuff suspected bosses of underworld Empire Market

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June 17, 2024 at 04:20PM Two alleged administrators of the dark-web bazaar Empire Market, Thomas Pavey and Raheim Hamilton, have been arrested for their ownership and operation of the site. They are accused of facilitating millions of dollars in illegal transactions for drugs, fraud, and other illicit goods. The duo also faces charges related to … Read more

Admin behind E-Root stolen creds souk extradited to US

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October 20, 2023 at 03:47PM Sandu Diaconu, a Moldovan national, has been extradited from the UK to the US to face trial for allegedly operating the illicit marketplace E-Root. The marketplace specialized in selling access to compromised servers and facilitated various illegal activities, including ransomware attacks and fraud. The investigation uncovered over 350,000 compromised credentials … Read more