Japan extradites suspected Qilin ransomware operative to Germany

Japan's National Police Agency confirmed the arrest and extradition to Germany of a 28-year-old Russian national accused of involvement in the Qilin ransomware gang. He was detained at an Osaka hotel in May under a German warrant and sent to Germany in June.

• Suspect was arrested at an Osaka hotel in May and extradited in June
• Qilin attacked Germany's Die Linke party and Japan's Asahi
• Qilin was the second most active ransomware gang in July 2026 with 127 attacks
• The gang also hit the U.S. ATF and Kuala Lumpur International Airport