Taiwanese Founder of Darknet Drug Marketplace Sentenced to 30 Years

Rui-Siang Lin, the Taiwanese founder of the Incognito Market, a darknet drug marketplace valued at $105 million, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by U.S. prosecutors. According to NS3.AI, Lin utilized cryptocurrencies and anonymity tools to manage the illegal platform. However, he was eventually identified through domain records and digital evidence. This case underscores the continuous efforts by law enforcement to combat the illicit use of cryptocurrencies in darknet markets.