A Russian court has sentenced the leader of infamous dark web marketplace Hydra to life in prison.
A marketplace for mayhem
The notorious marketplace was founded in 2015 and evolved into a hub for illicit activities, primarily illegal drug dealing. As prosecutors revealed, the platform allegedly processed transactions worth an estimated 1 billion rubles ($9.3 million) every year until its takedown.
Hydra’s notoriety grew as it spread its tentacles towards other criminal activities besides il
