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Aria Ebrahami shares his troubled past, from being expelled from school for drugs to starting a fake ID business.
Aria learns how to make fake IDs and starts his own business, selling them locally and expanding online.
Aria joins the staff of darknet marketplaces Nucleus and AlphaBay, moderating and handling disputes.
As Aria's drug addiction worsens, his fake ID business starts to decline, and he faces legal troubles for counterfeit money and drug-related offenses.
Aria, a former webmaster, saw an opportunity to redirect web traffic and collect it for himself, which led him into the world of drug trafficking. He was arrested and faced multiple charges, including the distribution of Xanax. While in jail, he made a deal with federal investigators and shared his entire story. His involvement with darknet markets, including being a moderator, was not directly charged. Eventually, he was sentenced to five years in prison and later had his sentence reconsidered. Despite facing many obstacles, Aria is now out of prison and focusing on a new chapter in his life.
Aria's actions had far-reaching consequences, including the arrest of his friends and a rise in Xanax distribution in his county. He witnessed the takedown of another darknet marketplace that he was involved with. The experiences and lessons learned during his time in jail transformed his perspective on life and pushed him towards personal growth. Although he faced setbacks and unexpected challenges along the way, Aria has emerged with optimism for the future and is currently invested in cryptocurrency and pursuing new opportunities.
Arya Ebrahami has had quite a personal relationship with darknet marketplaces. In this episode you’ll hear about his adventures on tor. Arya’s current project is https://lofi-defi.com.
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Sources
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/27-arrested-in-prince-william-county-narcotics-investigation/58441/
https://patch.com/virginia/manassas/undercover-narcotics-operation-nets-27-arrrests-xanax-distribution-ring
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