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DarkMarket

SZ-9023

darkmarket.onion

SeizedDarknet Market

DarkMarket was the world's largest illegal marketplace at the time of its seizure, with over 500,000 users and 2,400 vendors.

Site Screenshot

Screenshot of DarkMarket

Historical screenshot of DarkMarket before seizure

Basic Information

Date Seized:January 1, 2021
Reason for Seizure:World's largest illegal marketplace for cybercrime
Law Enforcement Agency:Europol
Category:Darknet Market
Status:Seized

Impact Statistics

Estimated Financial Loss:$170M+
Users Affected:500,000

Technical Details

Location:Germany
Operator:Unknown (DarkMarket admin)
Technology Used:Tor Hidden Service
Operational Duration:3 years
Investigation Length:2 years

Timeline

Investigation Started

Investigation began 2 years before seizure

Site Seized

January 1, 2021

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.