US Blacklists Bitcoin Monero Addresses

U.S. Sanctions Crypto Addresses Linked to Darknet Marketplace

• The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC has blacklisted crypto addresses linked to Behrouz Parasad.
• Parasad is accused of running the Nemesis darknet marketplace.
• Nemesis reportedly facilitated nearly $30 million in drug sales from 2021 to 2024.
• A total of 49 Bitcoin and Monero addresses were sanctioned by the government.
• The sanctions block Parasad’s property and interests in the U.S. and deny him specific financial services.

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian national Behrouz Parasad, linking him to the Nemesis darknet marketplace, which allegedly conducted $30 million in drug sales. The action includes blocking his assets and sanctioning 49 associated crypto addresses.