Qilin ransomware suspect arrested in Japan, extradited to Germany
A 28-year-old Russian national detained in Osaka in May was handed to German authorities on October 2. He is accused of hacking a logistics company in September 2024 and extorting over $160,000 in cryptocurrency. Qilin, active since August 2022, listed 400 victims on its leak site in 2025.
- 28-year-old Russian national arrested in Osaka, extradited to Germany on October 2
- Alleged extortion of over $160,000 in cryptocurrency from a logistics firm
- Qilin active since August 2022, listed 400 victims in 2025
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