The St. Petersburg Garrison Military Court found four members of the REvil ransomware group guilty of illegal payment processing and malicious software distribution.
Sentences ranged from 4.5 to 6 years in a penal colony for the convicted members, highlighting a significant response to cybercrime in Russia.
The arrests in January 2022 were surprising, with some questioning if further actions would be taken against Russian nationals involved in cybercrime.
The case illustrates the geopolitical tensions as the arrests were influenced by U.S. pressure, particularly from President Biden urging action against Russian hackers.
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