Matthew Roberts, Fentanyl Trafficking, Ohio 2018

Matthew Roberts, a 35-year-old resident of San Antonio, Texas, was arrested in April 2018 for his role in one of the largest fentanyl trafficking operations in the world.

According to court documents, Roberts and his co-conspirator, Holly Roberts, operated several dark net marketplace accounts, including MH4LIFE, TRAPPEDINTIME, FASTFORWARD, and MRHIGH4LIFE, on platforms such as Dream Market, Silk Road, AlphaBay, and Nucleus.

The duo used these accounts to possess and distribute large quantities of fentanyl, as well as other controlled substances, including methamphetamine, MDMA, LSD, and heroin.

Investigators discovered that the MH4LIFE vendor account on Dream Market had an impressive 2,800 verified transactions, with a 4.89/5 rating, as of May 2018.

Roberts and his co-conspirator used various methods to conceal their activities, including private messaging, encryption software, Virtual Private Networks, and proxies through the TOR network.

Customers would purchase narcotics using digital currency, which would then be converted into official fiat currency and spent on personal goods and services.

Roberts and his co-conspirator were charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and other crimes in U.S. District Court in Cleveland. Their case is currently pending.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/operation-darkness-falls-results-arrest-one-most-prolific-dark-net-fentanyl-vendors-world