Berlusconi Market
Offline market Defunct (Shut down November 2019)Italian darknet market specializing in drugs, weapons, and forged documents
1 Year (2018-2019)
Market Age
85%
Uptime
7/10
Trust Score
5/10
Security Rating
About Berlusconi Market
Berlusconi Market was an Italian-focused darknet marketplace operating from 2018 until its takedown by Italian Guardia di Finanza in November 2019. Named ironically after former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, the market specialized in illegal drugs, weapons (including Kalashnikovs and grenades), and forged identity documents. The market was considered one of the most reliable Italian-language darknet platforms before its shutdown. Three Italian administrators were arrested, including one operating under the alias 'VladimirPutin.' In 2024, five additional individuals faced charges related to the market's operations, with some cooperating by returning €2 million in Bitcoin. The market's infrastructure was completely dismantled, and any current sites using the Berlusconi name are confirmed scams or law enforcement operations in 2025.
Bitcoin
100+
Vendors
100,000+ (Over 100k ads)
Listings
Unknown
Users
Market Screenshot
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Primary Link
N/A (Original .onion seized)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The original Berlusconi Market was completely shut down in November 2019. Any current sites using this name are scams.
It was one of the few Italian-language darknet markets specializing in both drugs and weapons, with administrators using political figure pseudonyms like 'VladimirPutin.'
Yes. Three Italians were initially arrested in 2019, and five more faced charges in 2024. Some returned €2 million in Bitcoin as part of plea deals.
Listings included assault rifles (Kalashnikovs), grenades, pistols, and explosives according to court documents.
Italian financial police (Guardia di Finanza) traced Bitcoin transactions and infiltrated the market's communication channels.
Security Score
5/10
Security
Security Score
5/10
Trust Rating
7/10
Uptime
85%
Key Features
- Italian-language focused
- Drug and weapon listings
- Forged document sales
- Bitcoin payments
- Vendor rating system
Security Features
Tor hidden service
Bitcoin payments
Pseudonymous admin accounts
Italian-language focus (limited international attention)
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Disclaimer
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