Darknet Diaries 81: The Vendor
Dec 22, 2020
In this deep dive, former darknet marketplace vendor 'V' recounts his tumultuous journey from an upper-middle-class kid to an infamous online drug dealer. He candidly discusses the allure of the Silk Road, the intricacies of operating under anonymity, and the clever marketing strategies that helped him navigate the dark web. V reflects on his arrest, cooperation with authorities, and the heavy emotional toll of his choices, including the regrets of selling heroin and the personal growth that followed. It's a compelling tale of risk, redemption, and self-discovery.
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High School Hustle
- V, a high school student, bought drugs from Silk Road and resold them locally.
- He exploited the anonymity of the darknet and used a family member's address for deliveries.
College Enterprise
- V continued selling drugs in college, supplying fraternities with large quantities of pills from Agora.
- He paid friends to receive packages, offering them $100-$150 per drop to avoid using his address.
First Arrest
- V's roommate sold drugs to an undercover officer, leading to a search warrant and V's arrest.
- Police found a large quantity of pills in V's room, resulting in felony charges.