Frozen Bitcoin Leads to FreeCity Operator's Exposure, ZachXBT Claims

• ZachXBT links FreeCity admin to money laundering, human trafficking.
• Alleged FreeCity operator denies accusations, counters ZachXBT's claims.

A frozen 10 BTC transaction has revealed the alleged operator of FreeCity, a notorious darknet marketplace tied to human trafficking and DPRK-linked money laundering. On February 14, 2026, ZachXBT, a prominent on-chain investigator, identified the user "Sexinfochina" on X (formerly Twitter) as the admin and unveiled compelling evidence linking them to illicit activity. The investigation was sparked by a public complaint from the accused about the frozen transaction.

FreeCity reportedly laundered funds for entities associated with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). According to ZachXBT, "Sexinfochina" is connected to a transaction involving 10 BTC that was frozen during a dispute with Near Intents, a project linked to the NEAR Protocol. ZachXBT shared screenshots allegedly tying "Sexinfochina's" Telegram activity to FreeCity’s operations.

The accused denied the allegations, calling them libelous and disputing any link to the Telegram account. They claimed their complaint about the frozen funds was unrelated to FreeCity’s dealings and stated that ZachXBT’s evidence was fabricated to mislead the community.

Further claims emerged when another user on X, "Narcass3," tied "Sexinfochina" to Xiao He, a Chinese national. Narcass3 alleged that Xiao He supports DPRK-linked cybercrime operations, facilitates IT workers for illicit purposes, and runs fraudulent drug-related activities. Xiao He's weak operational security practices were cited as a factor leading to their exposure.

As of February 14, 2026, 15:08 UTC, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $69,748.998, with a 2.97% change in 24-hour volume according to CoinMarketCap. Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.389, with a 7.833% 24-hour volume change.