Indian National Sentenced for Selling Drugs on Dark Web
A 40-year-old Indian national named Banmeet Singh has been sentenced to five years in prison by a US court for drug trafficking on the dark web.
Arrested and Extradited
Singh was arrested in London in 2019 and extradited to the US in 2023. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to drug distribution and money laundering.
Dark Web Activities
According to court documents, Singh created vendor sites on dark web marketplaces like Silk Road and Alpha Bay to sell controlled substances. Customers paid with cryptocurrency for drugs ordered through these sites.
International Drug Distribution
Singh personally shipped or arranged the shipment of drugs from Europe to the US and other countries, including Canada, England, and Jamaica.
Millions in Profits Laundered
Investigators found that Singh’s operation moved hundreds of kilograms of illegal drugs over several years, generating millions of dollars in profits. These profits were laundered through cryptocurrency accounts with an estimated value of $150 million.
Impact of Singh’s Operation
The Department of Justice stated that Singh’s drug organization distributed a significant amount of controlled substances throughout the US. This sentencing serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in illegal drug trafficking activities.
