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Romio's Double Life
- A RushFi forum user named Romio boasted about his wealth and lifestyle in Thailand.
- He sought a traditional wife while simultaneously maintaining a secret secondary residence for other women.
AlphaBay's Disappearance
- AlphaBay, the world's largest darknet market, mysteriously disappeared after Romio's last post.
- This led to speculation about an exit scam, possibly orchestrated by Russians due to AlphaBay's ban on Russian information trading.
Unmasking Alpha02
- A tip led authorities to AlphaBay administrator Alexander Cazes, who used the email PimpAlex91@hotmail.com.
- His LinkedIn revealed his ownership of EBX Technologies, a computer repair business used as a front.