Rabotnik sentenced to 13 years for $700 million ransomware scheme
Key Takeaways
- Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for his role in a ransomware attack that demanded $700 million.
- His sentencing followed U.S.-led raids with Russian cooperation to dismantle the REvil ransomware group.
- Vasinskyi faced serious charges in the United States and was ordered to pay more than $16 million in compensation.
Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik in the world of cybercrime, is He was sentenced to 13 years and 7 months in prison for his role in more than 2,500 ransomware attacks, during which he claimed more than $700 million.
This sentencing is consistent with U.S. President Joe Biden’s promise in November 2021: We actively pursue ransomware criminals.
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Vasinskyi was extradited from Poland to the United States. Pleaded guilty to 11 charges; These included charges of computer fraud, computer damage and money laundering conspiracy. He was also given an order. More than $16 million must be paid in compensation.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said:
As this ruling demonstrates, the Department of Justice is working with international partners and using every tool at its disposal to identify cybercriminals, capture their illicit profits, and hold them accountable for their crimes.
Rabotnik is It is an affiliate of the ransomware gang REvil. Such groups often Request payment in cryptocurrency and use our mixing service To conceal the source of illegal gains.
In March 2022, the United States led airstrikes with help from Russian authorities. The group was disbanded. DOJ in 2023 Approximately 40 Bitcoins were confiscated. Valued at approximately $2.3 million $6.1 million in ransom payments traceable Vasinskyi’s conspirators received it.
This incident not only punishes cybercriminals but also disrupts the operational capabilities of ransomware groups like REvil.
In other news, the Lazarus Group, a North Korean government-backed hacking organization, reportedly laundered over $200 million in cryptocurrency from 2020 to 2023.
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