Yaroslav Vasinskyi, also known as Rabotnik, sentenced to 13 years and seven months in prison for carrying out over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding $700 million in ransom payments.
DOJ's crackdown on ransomware groups, such as REvil, reflects President Biden's commitment to combating cyber threats and holding cybercriminals accountable.
Attorney General Garland emphasizes international cooperation and using all available tools to identify, capture, and prosecute cybercriminals.
Rabotnik, aged 24, ordered to pay $16 million in restitution for his role in employing ransomware to demand payments in cryptocurrency and concealing profits.
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