The alleged main administrator of Dream Market, Owe Martin Andresen, has been indicted in the United States for money laundering tied to the dark web marketplace’s illicit proceeds. Prosecutors say he moved millions through cryptocurrency wallets and gold purchases, while related cases have already led to convictions and prison sentences for other dark web marketplace operators. #DreamMarket #OweMartinAndresen #IncognitoMarket #Hansa #AlphaBay #Speedstepper
Keypoints
- Owe Martin Andresen was indicted in the United States on 12 money laundering counts.
- He allegedly operated Dream Market under the handle “Speedstepper.”
- Prosecutors say he moved dormant cryptocurrency wallet funds in 2022.
- He allegedly used Dream Market proceeds to buy gold bars in 2023.
- Authorities say he laundered more than $2 million between August 2023 and April 2025.