back to article Suspected bosses of $430M dark-web Empire Market charged in US

The two alleged administrators of Empire Market, a dark-web bazaar that peddled drugs, malware, digital fraud, and other illegal stuff, have been detained on charges related to owning and operating the illicit souk. According to US prosecutors, 38-year-old Thomas Pavey, aka "Dopenugget," of Ormond beach, Florida, and 28-year- …

  1. Bitsminer Silver badge

    Cryptocurrency

    I wonder if their lawyers accept payment in crypto.

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