Express

IRS Tracks Bitcoin Transactions, Leading To Takedown Of Worlds Largest Child Exploitation Site

Roland James

Summary: The worlds largest child smut site has been taken down through the tracking of Bitcoin transactions by the IRS, according to Forbes. The IRS-CI was able to analyze the blockchain and de-anonymizing bitcoin transactions which lead to the identity of hundreds of child predators throughout the world. The operation resulted in 7.5 terabytes of child ...

The worlds largest child smut site has been taken down through the tracking of Bitcoin transactions by the IRS, according to Forbes.

The IRS-CI was able to analyze the blockchain and de-anonymizing bitcoin transactions which lead to the identity of hundreds of child predators throughout the world. The operation resulted in 7.5 terabytes of child pornography the largest bust of its kind and the arrest of Jong Woo Son, 23, South Korean national who operated the site.

By Roland James

Last Update:

Tags: ,,,,
Link: IRS Tracks Bitcoin Transactions, Leading To Takedown Of Worlds Largest Child Exploitation Site   [Copy]
Next:

Related Articles

  • Will Introduction of the Stablecoin Act Trigger a Financial Tsunami? 21 hours ago
  • Trump Just Opened the Floodgates: What Happens When $9 Trillion in Retirement Money Hit... 4 days ago
  • US Crypto Stash Shock: Marshals' Low BTC Count Fuels 'Secret Sale' Debate, Ignites Buyb... 5 days ago
  • Mini Altcoin Season Brewing? Old Guard's Rally Signals Potential Shift 7 days ago
  • New All-Time High for BTC: Weekly Market Outlook & Strategy 8 days ago

    • You need to login to comment.