Feds Bust Ransomware Kingpin: $2.8 Million in Crypto Seized from Zeppelin Hacker
The U.S. Department of Justice seized $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from Ianis Antropenko, a suspected ransomware operator linked to Zeppelin ransomware. This was alongside $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle, proving that even cybercriminals can’t resist a little splurge. Crime might pay, but the DoJ is collecting receipts!
Hot Take:
Looks like the long arm of the law just reached into the piggy bank of ransomware operator Ianis Antropenko, clinking out $2.8 million in crypto. Guess what, folks? Crime doesn’t pay when the DoJ is on your case, especially if your getaway car is a luxury ride they just impounded. Maybe next time, invest in a bicycle instead!
Key Points:
- DoJ seized over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from alleged ransomware operator Ianis Antropenko.
- Antropenko, linked to the Zeppelin ransomware, was indicted for computer fraud and money laundering.
- Authorities also confiscated $70,000 in cash and a luxury car.
- Zeppelin ransomware, operational from 2019 to 2022, targeted various organizations worldwide.
- Antropenko attempted to launder funds using ChipMixer, crypto-to-cash exchanges, and structured deposits.
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