AlphaBay Market
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SeizedDarknet Market
AlphaBay was the largest darknet market at the time of its seizure, with over 400,000 registered users and 40,000 vendors. It was taken down in Operation Bayonet, a joint effort between U.S., European, and Thai authorities. The site's founder Alexandre Cazes was arrested in Thailand.
Site Screenshot
Historical screenshot of AlphaBay Market before seizure
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Basic Information
Date Seized:July 5, 2017
Reason for Seizure:Sale of illegal drugs, firearms, and stolen data
Law Enforcement Agency:DOJ
Category:Darknet Market
Status:Seized
Impact Statistics
Estimated Financial Loss:$1B+
Users Affected:400,000
Technical Details
Location:International
Operator:Alexandre Cazes (Alpha02)
Technology Used:Tor Hidden Service
Operational Duration:2 years
Investigation Length:18 months
Timeline
Investigation Started
Investigation began 18 months before seizure
Site Seized
July 5, 2017
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.