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Darknet market takedowns

Law enforcement actions to disrupt and take down darknet markets.

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Jan 23, 2026

Have there been prosecutions for users who only browsed darknet marketplaces like Silk Road?

Available reporting shows abundant prosecutions of darknet market operators, administrators and drug vendors — and many prosecutions of buyers who purchased illegal goods — but the sources provided do...

Jan 12, 2026

What are the legal risks of buying payment instruments on the dark web in 2025?

Buying payment instruments on the dark web in 2025 exposes purchasers to criminal prosecution, asset forfeiture, and severe civil liability across multiple jurisdictions, and it carries practical risk...