**Darknet Market Owner Arrested in New York: FBI Tracks Cryptocurrency Trail ๐**
A 23-year-old man, Rui Xiang Lin, also known as "Faron," was arrested at JFK Airport and charged with operating Incognito Market, a darknet drug marketplace worth $100 million. ๐คฏ
The FBI followed cryptocurrency transfers to uncover Lin's identity, linking him to the illicit online platform. ๐ป
Manhattan prosecutors stated that Lin moved funds from the marketโs wallet to his personal exchange account, revealing his involvement. ๐
FBI task force officer Mark Reubens testified that the cryptocurrency trail led directly to Lin, establishing the connection between the darknet site and his exchange account. ๐ธ
Lin now faces federal charges, marking a significant win in the fight against darknet crime. ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
