Silk Road
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SeizedDarknet Market
Silk Road was the first modern darknet market, operating from 2011 to 2013. It was shut down by the FBI in Operation Onymous. Ross Ulbricht, operating under the pseudonym 'Dread Pirate Roberts,' was arrested and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Site Screenshot
Historical screenshot of Silk Road before seizure
📰 Source Links
Official announcements and news sources about this seizure:
Basic Information
Date Seized:October 2, 2013
Reason for Seizure:Illegal drug trafficking, hacking, and money laundering
Law Enforcement Agency:FBI
Category:Darknet Market
Status:Seized
Impact Statistics
Estimated Financial Loss:$183M
Users Affected:1,000,000
Technical Details
Location:United States
Operator:Ross Ulbricht (Dread Pirate Roberts)
Technology Used:Tor Hidden Service
Operational Duration:2 years
Investigation Length:2 years
Timeline
Investigation Started
Investigation began 2 years before seizure
Site Seized
October 2, 2013
Important Notice
This information is compiled from public records and law enforcement announcements. The website mentioned here has been officially seized and is no longer operational. This database is for informational and educational purposes only.