Silk Road Boss Slammed with Huge Bitcoin Bill After Child Abuse Cache Found
Thomas White, 26, took control of the infamous Silk Road dark web marketplace after the original site was shut down by the FBI in 2013. In 2019, he was jailed for over five years. Since then, police have been probing his finances relentlessly.
Silk Road 2.0: The Sequel to Vice
After the original Silk Road fell, White launched Silk Road 2.0. Just like its predecessor, the site let users anonymously trade Class A and B drugs, hacking tools, and other illegal gear—all paid for in Bitcoin.
Shocking Discovery Fuels Financial Crackdown
When officers seized White’s electronic devices, they uncovered a horrifying stash of child sex abuse images. At a recent hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, White was ordered to cough up a staggering £493,550 from his Bitcoin wallet.
Justice Served: Devices and Profits Seized
- All electronic devices linked to White’s crimes were confiscated.
- Police vow to crack down relentlessly on organised crime.
- Authorities continue to use every tool to stop criminals profiting from illegal activity.
“We work tirelessly with law enforcement partners to disrupt organised criminals,”
said a force spokesman, determined to stamp out dark web crime.
