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Paul Le Roux
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Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. E4M was the predecessor to the popular program TrueCrypt, and Le Roux was a notable figure in the cryptography community in the 1990's. Years later, Le Roux became infamous as the leader of an international criminal cartel involved in various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, money laundering, arms trafficking, and murder. He orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, sentenced in 2020 and is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence. It is widely believed that Le Roux may be the real person (or leader of the group) that is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, released publicly on January 3rd, 2009. The author Even Ratliff, who wrote a nearly 500-page biography of Le Roux, has written about the likelihood of this scenario in a Wired Magazine article published in 2019 (linked below). https://www.wired.com/story/was-bitcoin-created-by-this-international-drug-dealer-maybe/
  1. Paul Le Roux, From Coder to Kingpin, the Rise of a Criminal Mastermind
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    Paul Le Roux, From Coder to Kingpin, the Rise of a Criminal Mastermind

    Paul Le Roux ran a global criminal empire from his penthouse in the Philippines and became the world's most prolific yet least-known crime boss. Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  2. Paul Le Roux, Encryption Genius and Criminal Mastermind
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    Paul Le Roux, Encryption Genius and Criminal Mastermind

    Paul Le Roux is a fascinating character, whose story entails drugs, gold, arms dealing, North Koreans, Iranians, elite-level encryption, Somali pirates, women... and more women. Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  3. From Genius to Gangster, the True Story of Paul Le Roux
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    From Genius to Gangster, the True Story of Paul Le Roux

    Dive into the jaw-dropping story of Paul Le Roux, a brilliant programmer turned global crime boss. From building encryption software to running a dark empire of drugs, weapons, and contract killings, Le Roux didn’t just break the rules, he rewrote them. Operating from behind a computer screen, he built a criminal network that spanned continents, leaving a trail of chaos and mystery. This isn’t fiction; it’s real, and it’s more twisted than anything Hollywood could imagine. Uncover how a tech-savvy coder became one of the most dangerous men on the planet, and how the DEA finally brought him down. Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  4. Paul Le Roux, the Child Prodigy Who Became a Criminal Mastermind
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    Paul Le Roux, the Child Prodigy Who Became a Criminal Mastermind

    This video explores the chilling true story of a child prodigy who became one of the most cunning criminals in history. How did their brilliant mind lead them down a dark path? And what shocking crimes did he commit? Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  5. Hunting Paul Le Roux, a Discussion with Elaine Shannon, Michael Mann and Others
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    Hunting Paul Le Roux, a Discussion with Elaine Shannon, Michael Mann and Others

    "Hunting LeRoux" by Elaine Shannon is a biography of Paul Le Roux, the twisted-genius entrepreneur and cold-blooded killer who brought revolutionary innovation to international crime, and the exclusive inside story of how the DEA’s elite, secretive 960 Group brought him down. In development as a major motion picture by Michael Mann, investigative journalist Elaine Shannon takes a deep dive into the shadowy world of Le Roux. Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  6. Elaine Shannon, "Hunting LeRoux"
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    Elaine Shannon, "Hunting LeRoux"

    Elaine Shannon discusses her book, "Hunting LeRoux". A new kind of outlaw, LeRoux used encrypted mobile devices, cloud sharing, and other digital tools to build a global criminal network. This Cartel 4.0 raked in hundreds of millions of dollars by selling arms, drugs, chemicals, and more. But LeRoux met his match with a team of DEA operatives as willing as he to use unorthodox methods. With the suspense of a thriller, Shannon chronicles the five years it took the 960 Group to bring down their quarry. Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  7. Amjad Masad on the Possibility of Paul Le Roux Being the Creator of Bitcoin
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    Amjad Masad on the Possibility of Paul Le Roux Being the Creator of Bitcoin

    A conversation with AI expert and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Amjad Masad about the possibility of Paul Le Roux being the man behind Bitcoin. Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  8. Satoshi Nakamoto Revealed. Is Paul Le Roux the Man Behind Bitcoin?
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    Satoshi Nakamoto Revealed. Is Paul Le Roux the Man Behind Bitcoin?

    Could the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin also be behind a global criminal empire? From encryption software to secret aliases, and cryptic courtroom statements, there is compelling evidence linking Paul Le Roux to Bitcoin’s origins. What happens to Bitcoin when he’s released from prison? Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  9. Did Paul Le Roux Create BTC?
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    Did Paul Le Roux Create BTC?

    A conversation with Evan Ratliff, author of "The Mastermind", a biography of cypherpunk and criminal cartel boss Paul Le Roux. Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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  10. Paul Le Roux, the Coder Who Became a Criminal Mastermind (Animated)
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    Paul Le Roux, the Coder Who Became a Criminal Mastermind (Animated)

    Animated educational video about a man who could have taken over the underworld. Paul Le Roux ran a global criminal empire from his penthouse in the Philippines and became the world's most prolific yet least-known crime boss. Paul Le Roux is a cryptography expert, and developed E4M (Encryption for the Masses), one of the first free, open-source disk encryption programs, which was released in 1998. Years later, as a crime boss, he orchestrated complex operations, and created sophisticated networks for his illicit enterprises. He was arrested in 2012, and sentenced in 2020. Le Roux is currently serving a 25 year prison sentence.
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