
Case 76: Silk Road (Part 2)
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The Best Places to Escape to in Dominica
Ross had no idea how to remove money from his Bitcoin account without getting asked the question. Where did all that money come from? But in Dominica, he didn't need to justify his income to the government so Ross travelled there to have his citizenship expedited. While he was travelling, Silk Road suffered another hacking attack. After Ross gave them the $10,000, the hackers realised they could ask for more. So before stopping their attacks, they demanded a further $15,000. He found himself with no other option - he had to pay up. Once the hacking attacks were over, he continued with his plans in Dominica.
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