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Germany arrests Qilin hacker member extradited from Japan
German authorities arrest Russian hacker after Japan extradition.
In brief
German authorities arrest Russian hacker after Japan extradition. Germany arrested a Russian national extradited from Japan for allegedly extorting German companies through cryptocurrency demands. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
German authorities arrest Russian hacker
German authorities arrested a Russian national believed to be a key member of the Qilin international hacker group after being extradited from Japan.
Arrest warrant for extortion charges
German authorities obtained an arrest warrant for the 28-year-old Russian citizen on suspicion of extortion for allegedly attacking German companies and demanding cryptocurrency payments.
Joint investigation identifies suspect
After learning the suspect planned to visit Japan as a tourist in May, Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto police departments identified his whereabouts through a joint investigation.
The short version
Germany arrested a Russian national extradited from Japan for allegedly extorting German companies through cryptocurrency demands.
