New York, NY, United States, 10/29/2021 / TopWireNews /
Culpeper Woman Arrested In Dark Web Murder-For-Hire Plot
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – A Culpeper woman, who went online in an attempt to hire a hitman using bitcoin, was arrested today on federal criminal charges.
According to court document Culpeper Woman placed an “Order” via the Dark Web that advertised murder-for-hire services.
Culpeper Woman created an account with the website and deposited approximately $3,200 in bitcoin to hire a hitman to kill her intended victim.
“The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia has made cybercrime a priority for this exact reason, and this murder-for-hire plot serves as an example of why we need to remain vigilant in the policing of those dark corners of the web where cybercrime thrives.”
“Upon learning of the murder-for-hire plot, the FBI moved quickly to ensure the safety of the intended victim and identified Culpeper Woman as the person responsible for the threat,” Acting Special Agent in Charge Neil Mathison said today.
“The FBI reminds the public that making threats online or using the Dark Web to hire someone to harm another has serious consequences, and we will work with our law enforcement partners and the United States Attorney’s Office to hold criminals accountable.”
Culpeper woman is charged with one count of solicitation to commit a crime of violence and one count of murder-for-hire.
Source https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdva/pr/culpeper-woman-arrested-dark-web-murder-hire-plot
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