Virginia Man, Co-Creator of Empire Market Dark Web Platform, Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
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A Virginia man, co-creator of Empire Market, one of the largest illegal dark web platforms, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy related to drug trafficking. Between 2018 and 2020, the marketplace facilitated illegal transactions totaling $430 million. The case falls under federal charges in the United States.