Telegram recently helped take down a massive $35 billion dark web operation used for illegal activities like drug sales and stolen data trading. Authorities and Telegram teamed up to shut it down, striking a major blow to cybercrime.
However, experts warn that the criminals behind it are already planning a comeback using other hidden platforms. The fight against dark web crime is far from over.
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Telegram has taken down two major illicit marketplaces—Haowang Guarantee (formerly Huione Guarantee) and Xinbi Guarantee—that operated on its platform. These marketplaces facilitated over $35 billion in illegal transactions, including money laundering, stolen data sales, and human trafficking services. The crackdown followed investigations by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic and media outlet WIRED. Despite this significant action, experts warn that the operators are attempting to regroup under new names, such as Tudou Guarantee and Xinbi 2.0, highlighting the ongoing challenges in combating cybercrime.
