# Germany arrests Qilin hacker member extradited from Japan

> German authorities arrest Russian hacker after Japan extradition.
- Title: Germany arrests Qilin hacker member extradited from Japan
- Summary: German authorities arrest Russian hacker after Japan extradition. Germany arrested a Russian national extradited from Japan for allegedly extorting German…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/08/japan/crime-legal/germany-arrest-qilin-japan-extradite
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- Published: 2026-10-08T12:19:00+00:00
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- Topics: germany, qilin, japan, extradition, hacker, extortion, cryptocurrency, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Germany arrested a Russian national extradited from Japan for allegedly extorting German companies through cryptocurrency demands.