Paul Calder Le Roux is a Zimbabwean-born programmer who built a criminal empire spanning online pharmaceutical sales, arms dealing, gold smuggling, and murder-for-hire. Some speculate he may have been Satoshi Nakamoto (unproven).
E4M & TrueCrypt
Before his criminal career, Le Roux created E4M (Encryption for the Masses), which evolved into TrueCrypt—one of the most important encryption tools in history.
Criminal Empire
- RX Limited: Illegal online pharmacy network
- Arms dealing across Africa and Asia
- Gold and timber smuggling
- Alleged ordering of multiple murders
Arrest & Cooperation
Arrested in Liberia in 2012, Le Roux became a DEA informant, helping bring down his own organization. His cooperation led to numerous arrests, including a North Korean methamphetamine deal sting.