We know that cryptocurrencies led by Bitcoin (BTC) are predicted to be the currency of the internet in the future. However, it is a known fact that these digital currencies are also used on the dark side of the internet, where many illegal things happen. Last week, we told you that the authorities made a move in this regard and that one of the world’s largest darknet marketplaces was closed.
German authorities, trying to prevent crimes such as money laundering, closed a market called ‘Hydra Market’ where many illegal things such as drugs and money laundering were located. It was also stated that $ 25 million worth of Bitcoin was seized from Hydra, which has around 17 million customers and more than 19 thousand sellers. There has been an important development within the scope of this ongoing investigation.
A Russian alleged to be the manager of Hydra was arrested
A Russian who is estimated to be the manager of the platform, mostly Russians, according to the statements, was taken by the authorities in Moscow He was arrested by decision. Noting that the arrest took place on April 11, the Russian authorities said that this person named Dmitry Olegovich Pavlov; He stated that he was accused of issues such as drug production, sale and distribution, and that he could face up to 20 years in prison.
In addition to this, let us mention that some accusations were brought against Pavlov from the USA before. The US Department of Justice announced on April 5 that it had filed a criminal complaint against Pavlov for drug distribution and money laundering charges. In addition, an indictment from a court in California, USA, stated that Pavlov was the manager of Hydra.
In addition, according to a report by the Russian newspaper Kommertstant, Pavlov stated in an interview that he learned about the accusations of the USA from the media on 6 April before this arrest took place, that the authorities did not contact him and defended himself. Pavlov told the BBC that his company has all the necessary licenses and does not manage any websites. However, now the news has revealed that despite these statements, Pavlov was arrested for the crimes stated.
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