The alleged leader of a global ransomware scam has been extradited from Poland to face charges in the U.S. that he defrauded millions of Americans.
The U.S. Secret Service detained Maksim Silnikau, a dual Belarussian and Ukrainian citizen who was formally indicted in both New Jersey and Virginia for computer hacking and wire fraud schemes, according to court documents unsealed on August 13. Silnikov, 38, has been associated with the online monikers “J.P. Morgan”, “xxx” and “lansky”.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said: “For over a decade, the defendant used a host of online disguises and a network of fraudulent ad campaigns to spread ransomware and scam U.S. businesses and consumers.”
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