Ukrainian Extradited to the US Over Alleged Role in Conti Ransomware
US prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national with helping deploy Conti ransomware that extorted hundreds of thousands from Americans.
Oleksii Lytvynenko, a 43-year-old Ukrainian citizen, was extradited from Ireland to the United States to face charges linked to the Conti ransomware operation.
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) accuses Lytvynenko of conspiring with others to compromise victims’ systems, encrypt sensitive data and demand payments to restore access.
- The group’s attacks led to more than $500,000 in direct losses to US entities.
- The attacks contributed to a global wave of Conti-related extortion campaigns.
Court filings suggest Lytvynenko was responsible for handling stolen information and managing ransom communications during the attacks.
No additional comments were provided.
Author summary: Ukrainian extradited to US for alleged Conti ransomware role.
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