NTU Top Student's Dark Web Drug Dealing Mishap: Flaunting Wealth Attracts Hackers, Extortion Ruins Life
Recently, a big news story broke in Taiwan: Lin Ruixiang, a top student from NTU's Department of Management, appears to be thriving in the cryptocurrency space, but secretly he was running the world's largest drug trading platform, 'Hidden Market'! This VIP3-level player had a monthly transaction volume exceeding one million dollars, flaunting his earnings and showcasing NFTs on social media, even boasting three 'Bored Apes' that Jay Chou admires. What happened next? His ostentatious display of wealth attracted hackers, his account was drained, forcing him to resort to extorting drug dealer users in desperation, and ultimately he was caught red-handed by the FBI.
This incident serves as a wake-up call for ordinary people: cryptocurrency is not a lawless territory. Even the most concealed dark web transactions leave digital footprints; flaunting wealth is like holding a sign saying 'Come steal from me' in front of hackers, especially with cash flows in the hundreds of thousands of dollars—who else would they target if not you? The weakest link in the criminal chain is human nature—after being hacked, Lin didn't think of stopping; instead, he escalated his actions by extorting drug dealers. Such a gambler's mentality will eventually lead to self-destruction.
In the end, this case is like a real-life Breaking Bad, where a high IQ talent misuses his expertise. Cryptographic technology became an accomplice to crime, and social media boasting turned into a confession. Those who are still posting K-line charts and showcasing contract earnings in their social circles, remember, in the digital age, every digital footprint you leave could become future evidence in court.
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