Massive Darknet Bust: FBI Nabs Incognito Market Kingpin at JFK Using Crypto Clues
In a dramatic turn of events, the FBI arrested 23-year-old Rui Xiang Lin, alias "Faron," at JFK Airport. Lin is accused of masterminding Incognito Market, a colossal $100 million darknet drug empire.
The FBI's relentless pursuit followed a trail of cryptocurrency transactions that blew Lin's cover, tying him to the shadowy platform.
Manhattan prosecutors revealed the bombshell evidence: Lin funneled funds from the market's wallet straight into his personal exchange account, leaving a smoking gun of digital breadcrumbs.
FBI task force officer Mark Reubens testified that the crypto trail led unerringly to Lin, linking his exchange account directly to the nefarious darknet site.
With federal charges looming, Lin's arrest marks a monumental win in the high-stakes war against darknet crime.
