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It seems more likely that they seized his computers. The guy clearly wasn't very good at covering his tracks (lots of text messages show that) and he plead guil
by leoedin 14y ago
It seems more likely that they seized his computers. The guy clearly wasn't very good at covering his tracks (lots of text messages show that) and he plead guilty - an indication that he was to some extent cooperating with the police.
- kapnobatairza 14y agoIf they seized his computer they wouldn't know his SR name unless he left SR logged in and the TOR browser open. The TOR browser doesn't save credentials otherwise.
- leoedin 14y agoYou're giving the guy a lot more credit than he deserves. Beyond the fact you don't have to use the TOR browser to access TOR, it's fairly easy to change the settings to remember passwords. Maybe he was forgetful? Maybe along with his guilty plea he gave them his credentials? Maybe he used the same username and password for everything? If they'd set up a sting involving a fake seller, it would be in their interest to publicise it. Our drug enforcement process is built around throwing the book at a few people to attempt to discourage many. If people thought that the seller they were buying off was likely to be a cop, that would significantly discourage SR buying.