Russian LockBit ransomware operator arrested in Canada

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-lockbit-ransomware-operator-arrested-in-canada/

Europol has announced today the arrest of a Russian national linked to LockBit ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations and high-profile companies worldwide.

The suspect was arrested in Ontario, Canada, last month following an investigation led by the French National Gendarmerie with the help of Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), the FBI, and the Canadian Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
"One of the world's most prolific ransomware operators has been arrested on 26 October in Ontario, Canada," Europol said today.
"A 33-year old Russian national, the suspect is believed to have deployed the LockBit ransomware to carry out attacks against critical infrastructure and large industrial groups across the world."
Law enforcement agents also seized eight computers and 32 external hard drives, two firearms, and €400,000 worth of cryptocurrency from the suspect's home,
Europol added that this LockBit operator "was one of Europol's high-value targets due to his involvement in numerous high-profile ransomware cases," and he is known for trying to extort victims with ransom demands between €5 to €70 million.

Russian LockBit ransomware operator arrested in Canada

Europol has announced today the arrest of a Russian national linked to LockBit ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations and high-profile companies worldwide.

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Interesting that they only recovered 400K. I'd imagine one of the primary things they will be asking him about is where that money went.