Police finally apprehend 50,000 Bitcoin Silk Road thief
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The Bitcoin use in Silk Road opened up the crypto industry to regulatory fights that tie digital assets with illegal activities such as funding wars, terrorism, and drug trade. The crypto market is full of risks, and among them are cybercrimes and fraud cases. Since their inception, the digital world has grown, and this has brought a rise in these illicit activities, among them being Silk Road’s 50,000 Bitcoin heist. The notorious black market was once a hub of illegal services and products and used cryptocurrencies as a mode of payment. However, the platform fell into disarray after its shutdown in 2013 following the apprehension of its founder, Ross Ulbricht. Regardless of the market ceasing to exist, the major question being asked is the unsolved 50,000 BTC missing from the platform’s escrow account. After years of critical investigation, law enforcement agencies have finally managed to apprehend the individual responsible for the heist. Bitcoin and the Silk Road theft Back in 2012, Silk Road was at its zenith as it facilitated anonymous transactions from all over the globe in a range of illegal activities. This included counterfeit documents and drug sales. The center of the operation was an escrow account containing 50,000 Bitcoin, which was used in securing transactions between the buyers and sellers. This fortune was made in digital currency, and it became a target for hackers with nefarious intentions. With the current Bitcoin prices, the coins are worth approximately $1.5 billion. According to reports, the heist took place in several stages as the perpetrator, tagged with the pseudonym “RedLace,” gained access to the Silk Road’s administrator’s account. The breach allowed them to manipulate its internal system, and this gave access to the coveted Bitcoins. According to reports, James Zhong was the criminal mastermind behind the heist and was apprehended…
Filed under: News - @ October 22, 2023 8:04 pm