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What was the name of the operation that led to Ross Ulbricht's arrest?

  • Operation Onymous

  • Operation Bayonet

  • Operation Darknet

  • Operation Marco Polo

Answer

Operation Marco Polo was the name of the operation that led to the arrest of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road. The operation was conducted by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies, which eventually shut down the marketplace in October 2013.
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