On-chain investigator ZachXBT claims to have uncovered the identity of the operator behind the dark web platform FreeCity, who previously laundered money for North Korean hackers five times

On-chain investigator ZachXBT posted regarding the user @sexinfochina, stating, "This user intentionally concealed the fact that they are a cybercriminal operating the Chinese dark web market 'FreeCity.' They openly promote certain illegal services on Telegram and have knowingly conducted five money laundering transactions for North Korean hackers. Two years ago, this user asked me to investigate the reason for a CEX account freeze, and the on-chain traceability led to a North Korean hacker theft case worth over 100 million."

Additionally, ZachXBT responded, "Although many users of this dark web platform are Chinese, many illegal transactions occur in other places such as Southeast Asia."