French dark web forums hit by unprecedented wave of arrests
French police dismantle major underground forums in April, arresting key operators including HexDex, emblematic figure of French hacking.
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The fact
Closures trigger massive data leaks and unprecedented instability on French dark web.
HexDex faces up to ten years in prison for distributing illegal content and handling stolen goods.
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Fermeture de plusieurs places de marché clandestines en France.
Disruption majeure du trafic illégal de données volées.
Risque de 10 ans de détention pour les opérateurs identifiés.
FranceWorld map →Auto-synthesis from 1 media source · identified on April 28, 2026