A Russian basketball player, Daniil Kasatkin, was detained in France at the request of U.S. authorities over alleged involvement in a ransomware group that targeted nearly 900 entities. Kasatkin denies the charges, claiming no technical involvement and highlighting his poor detention conditions. #DaniilKasatkin #RansomwareGroup #ParisCourt
Keypoints
- Daniil Kasatkin was arrested in France based on a U.S. extradition warrant.
- The suspect is accused of helping negotiate ransom payments in a ransomware network.
- Kasatkin denies any technical involvement, claiming he bought a second-hand computer and is not computer-savvy.
- The ransomware group allegedly targeted nearly 900 entities between 2020 and 2022.
- The Russian government is providing consular support, but access to Kasatkin has not yet been granted.
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