US Charges Operators in $430 Million Scheme
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced charges against two individuals for allegedly running Empire Market, a dark web marketplace that facilitated the anonymous sale of illegal goods and services valued at over $430 million. The investigation, led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York in collaboration with law enforcement partners, targeted Thomas Pavey, also known as “Dopenugget, ” and Raheim Hamilton, known online as “Sydney” and […]