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Taiwanese National Arrested for Running $100M Dark Web Drug Marketplace

Rui-Siang Lin, 23, faces life in prison for allegedly operating Incognito Market, a global platform for illegal narcotics.

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The 23-year-old Taiwanese national was arrested in New York
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Overview

  • Lin was apprehended at JFK Airport and is accused of overseeing all operations of the Incognito Market.
  • The dark web platform facilitated the sale of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other drugs since its inception in October 2020.
  • Incognito Market offered anonymity to users through cryptocurrency transactions and a custom banking system.
  • The site was shut down in March after reportedly extorting its users and withholding funds.
  • Lin faces multiple charges including narcotics conspiracy, money laundering, and selling adulterated medication.