A Russian national described as a core member of the Qilin ransomware group, which targets companies worldwide, was detained in Japan. After investigating him on suspicion of extortion, the Japanese authorities handed him over to the German authorities.
A Russian national aged 28 who is described as a core member of the Qilin ransomware group, which targets companies worldwide, was detained by Japanese investigative authorities. The Japanese authorities investigated him and continued their investigation on suspicion of extortion.
On the 2nd, the Japanese authorities announced that they had handed the man over to the German authorities, who were investigating him on suspicion of extortion. Sources said that Qilin had repeatedly carried out cyberattacks against companies in countries around the world.
The incident has been reported as part of international investigative cooperation concerning cybercrime, with attention focused on the future course of the investigation and the possibility that the group’s activities may expand.
The article also contains material relating to other incidents and topics, but the main events in this case are limited to the detention and extradition described above.