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Explore the intricate web of online drug markets, internet payment systems, money laundering, and shell companies, from Silk Road's rise to the challenges faced in the world of illicit online dealings.
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Drugs, the Internet, Money-Laundering and Shell Companies Tom Bergin
Online Drug dealing • Internet Payment Systems • Shell companies
Drug dealing online • “FBI shuts alleged online drug marketplace, Silk Road” • “Silk Road: The eBay of Illegal Drugs” • “After Silk Road's demise, online drug dealing moves to new sites” Source: Reuters, WSJ, The Verge
Life cycle of online drug market Early 2011 – Silk Road begins operations March 2011 – Gawker reports on the site. June 2011 – U.S. Senators ask Attorney General to crack down on Silk Road Nov 2011 – Secret Service co-operating with overseas agencies on investigation Oct 2013 – FBI shuts Silk Road
Challenges of online drug dealing • Secrecy • User Confidentiality • Traceability of shipments • Trust
Liberty Reserve“'Black Market Bank' Accused of Laundering $6 Billion” – ABC News
Liberty Reserve Bank Mr. B Mr. A MoneyEx. MoneyEx. LRs LRs LRs Account A Account B
B Co. (Caribbean) Ltd. Online Money Exchange (Unregulated) Online Money Exchange (Regulated) Bank (Unregulated)