The Epic Rise and Fall of a Dark-Web Psychedelics Kingpin

Akasha Song was monitored by federal agents for months, who were tipped off about her illegal activities involving dark web drugs. Initially undetected, agents set up Shimshai under the guise of selling DMT and other substances via encrypted communications. Despite efforts to cover her tracks, clues emerged over years, leading toKevin Vassighi’s investigation. Vassighi uncovered Akasha’s ties to the illegal trade of substances like vape pens, ketamine, and psilocybin, tracking her movements in Boulder using her car and home as evidence. When agents raided her home, they found changa, DMT powder, and other drugs hidden under a garage floor.