Hunting The $1,000,000,000 Dark Web Kingpin

This is the story of the hunt for AlphaBay’s $1,000,000,000 dark web kingpin.

In July 2017, a rainy afternoon in Bangkok led to the arrest of Alexandre Cazes, the elusive mastermind behind AlphaBay, the largest darknet marketplace in history. Known online as alpha02, Cazes ran his billion-dollar empire from the shadows of the dark web, living in luxury while overseeing a marketplace for drugs, weapons, and cybercrime tools. This true crime documentary dives deep into Cazes’ rise to power, his eventual arrest, and the global law enforcement operation—Operation Bayonet—that brought him down. The AlphaBay documentary also uncovers the hidden story of Hansa Market's takeover by Dutch authorities and how the coordinated takedown of both platforms shook the entire dark web ecosystem. From Cazes’ mysterious death to the massive data leaks that followed, this is the rise and fall of the dark web king, the ultimate dark web story of crime, wealth, and digital surveillance. If you’re into true crime stories, dark web documentaries, or series like Darknet Diaries, this is one you can't miss. Watch as we break down how AlphaBay fell, explore the end of AlphaBay, and reveal the chilling legacy of the AlphaBay founder. Subscribe for more deep dives into the most secretive corners of the internet.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Rainy Day That Changed Everything
01:27 The Arrest of Alexander Case
02:36 The Rise of Alpha Bay
10:41 Operation Bayonet: The FBI Closes In
17:19 The Fall of Alpha Bay and Hansa
23:54 Aftermath and Legacy
25:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts