BanklessTimes.com [1] reports these Dark Net markets (DNMs) accounted
for over 80% of the $1.49 billion paid for illicit drugs in 2022.
The rise of Russian-language DNMs poses a serious threat to global
security. That’s because they facilitate organized crime and undermine
the rule of law.
The answer to this question lies in the convenience and “anonymity”
these underground online marketplaces offer. DNMs allow drug dealers and
buyers to operate anonymously, making law enforcement investigations and
arrests difficult. This gives actors in the global illicit drug trade a
significant advantage.
Additionally, DNMs tend to favor crypto transactions. The loose
regulations surrounding these payments make them ideal for masking
illegal exchanges. Moreover, these DNMs provide a market unrestricted by
geographical boundaries and laws, an allure to all who engage in illicit
drug sales. The full story and statistics can be found here:
Russian-language Dark Net Market Accounted For Over 80% Of $1.49B Paid
for Illicit Drugs in 2022 [2]
