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Topic: Looks like the FBI got to DPR's stash - page 2. (Read 2017 times)

full member
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October 25, 2013, 06:23:21 PM
#10
What are peoples thoughts on how the coins were seized? Was it as simple as a big fat wallet.dat file just waiting to be opened?  Found a paper wallet?  Did the FBI have to crack passwords? 


I believe FBI compromised his computer and once he unlocked his wallet, they got the password to wallet.dat
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SmartFi - EARN, LEND & TRADE
October 25, 2013, 06:19:42 PM
#9
Sucks for him, jailed and nothing waiting for him when he gets out.
sr. member
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October 25, 2013, 04:51:03 PM
#8
This is also posted here...
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2013-10-26-forbescom-fbi-says-its-seized-20-million-in-bitcoins-from-ross-ulb-318038

I am not one of those wannabe mods I just figured some of the comments on the topic are worth reading. This event could actually be positive for Bitcoin.
legendary
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October 25, 2013, 04:48:08 PM
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They were found at 34 59 20 106 36 52

Liar.  I tried to go there and find them, and all I found was a couple dead guys.
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October 25, 2013, 03:48:16 PM
#6
I figured he would be smart enough to quadruple secure it.
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October 25, 2013, 03:20:53 PM
#5
They were found at 34 59 20 106 36 52
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October 25, 2013, 03:03:52 PM
#4
What are peoples thoughts on how the coins were seized? Was it as simple as a big fat wallet.dat file just waiting to be opened?  Found a paper wallet?  Did the FBI have to crack passwords? 
newbie
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October 25, 2013, 02:39:33 PM
#3
Everyone has a trail from when they first got online.  Remember that
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October 25, 2013, 02:38:41 PM
#2
I think DPR wasn't as careful as he needed to be. Lesson learned.
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October 25, 2013, 01:39:41 PM
#1
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/10/25/fbi-says-its-seized-20-million-in-bitcoins-from-ross-ulbricht-alleged-owner-of-silk-road/

Seems legit. I think most people had assumed that DRP's stash would remain under his control, looks like that isn't the case. What do we think, newbies?
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