Russian Citizen Sentenced for Role in Ransomware Attacks

A U.S. court has sentenced Russian citizen Aleksei Volkov to 81 months in prison for his involvement in aiding ransomware groups, resulting in over $9 million in losses across the United States. According to NS3.AI, Volkov pleaded guilty to six charges across two indictments and acknowledged receiving a portion of the cryptocurrency ransom payments. Additionally, the court mandated nearly $9.2 million in restitution to identified victims and the forfeiture of equipment used in the criminal activities.