Hmm. Would it be a surprise if this was true? American law enforcement had plenty of fun on Silk Road.
It's certainly doing no favours for Russia's image to the outside world but they seem to be long past minding about that.
it's a very interesting version of events, i'll say that much. unfortunately all the evidence is circumstantial and as expected, everyone implicated (including the russian government) is refusing to comment or denying involvement.
we don't know for sure that Malofeev and Nemkin are related to the supposed FSB operation that cleaned out WEX. meanwhile, this exchange "vladex" still doesn't exist, which sort of casts doubt on the whole story.
at this point, i don't think we'll ever find out the whole truth---especially if it really involves the FSB.