http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/96396560-3031-11e4-9914-00144feabdc0.htmlProsecutors had previously charged Mr Shrem with operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, money laundering conspiracy and failing to file suspicious activity reports with government banking authorities.
Federal authorities shut down Silk Road last year, though a new Internet marketplace under the same name was launched in November. Prosecutors contend Silk Road enabled users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other illicit goods and services.
