We know that cryptocurrencies led by Bitcoin (BTC) are expected to be the currency of the internet in the future. However, it is a known fact that these digital currencies are also used on the dark side of the internet where a lot of illegal things happen. Last week it was announced that the authorities have taken steps in this matter and that the world’s largest dark net We’ve informed you that one of the marketplaces is closed.

German authorities, trying to prevent crimes such as money laundering,’Hydra Market‘ and where many illegal businesses such as drugs, money laundering etc. were closed. In addition, Hydra, which has approximately 17 million customers and more than 19 thousand suppliers. $25 million It was also reported that the value of Bitcoin was seized. An important development has occurred in the context of this ongoing investigation.

Russian arrested for alleged Hydra . manager

According to the statements, the platform, which is mainly composed of Russians, manager A Russian, believed to be one of them, was arrested by a decision of the Moscow authorities. Noting that the arrest took place on April 11, Russian officials said: Dmitry Olegovich Pavlovy called this person; while stating that he was charged with such things as manufacturing, selling and distributing drugs. up to 20 years He said he could be jailed.

In addition, let us make it clear that some charges against Pavlov from the US have already been brought in before. In a statement on April 5, the United States Department of Justice told Pavlov drug trafficking and black money He announced that he had filed a criminal complaint for money laundering. In addition, an indictment from a court in California, USA, stated that Pavlov was the manager of Hydra.

In addition, according to a report from the Russian newspaper Kommertstant, Pavlov stated in an interview that on April 6, before this arrest, he learned of the US allegations in the media that the authorities had not contacted him and were defending themselves. Pavlov told the BBC that all of his companies… has the necessary licenses and does not operate any website Hospitalized. However, now the news has revealed that despite these statements, Pavlov was arrested for the said crimes.