About Empire Market
Empire Market emerged in February 2018 as one of the largest Western darknet markets after the fall of AlphaBay and Hansa, processing over $430 million in illegal transactions before its abrupt shutdown. Operating on Tor (empiremktxgjovhm.onion), Empire gained popularity for its reliable escrow system, Bitcoin and Monero support, and extensive product listings including drugs, stolen data, and counterfeit items. The market suddenly disappeared in August 2020 in an exit scam, with owners Thomas Pavey ('Dopenugget') and Raheim Hamilton ('Sydney') later indicted in 2024. Law enforcement seized $75 million in cryptocurrency during investigations, though much of the exit scam funds remain unrecovered. As of 2025, any claims of Empire Market still operating are scams or law enforcement honeypots.
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FAQ
Is Empire Market still active in 2025?
No. Empire Market conducted an exit scam in August 2020. Any current sites using the Empire name are scams or law enforcement operations.
What happened to Empire Market's owners?
Thomas Pavey and Raheim Hamilton were arrested in 2024 on charges of operating Empire Market, money laundering, and selling counterfeit currency.
What replaced Empire Market after shutdown?
Markets like Abacus, Incognito, and White House Market absorbed Empire's user base, though no direct successor exists.
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