Raheim Hamilton pleads guilty in Empire Market drug conspiracy case
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Raheim Hamilton pleaded guilty to federal drug conspiracy charges for helping run Empire Market, a TOR-hidden dark web marketplace that moved $430 million in illegal transactions. The plea ties the case to a cybercrime platform that sold drugs, stolen credentials, and hacking tools, with authorities already seizing $75 million in cryptocurrency during the investigation. The guilty plea deepens criminal exposure for the marketplace operator and reinforces the scale of the underlying illicit trade.
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Raheim Hamilton pleads guilty in Empire Market case
Initial DisclosureRaheim Hamilton, a Virginia man who co-created Empire Market with Thomas Pavey, pleaded guilty to federal drug conspiracy charges tied to the TOR-hidden marketplace. Court filings and the Justice Department described Empire Market as a hidden service that facilitated about $430 million in illegal transactions, and authorities said they had already seized $75 million in cryptocurrency during the investigation.
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- Empire cybercrime market owner pleads guilty to drug conspiracy — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 28.01.2026 19:19
- Empire cybercrime market owner pleads guilty to drug conspiracy — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 28.01.2026 19:19