Slam Dunk or Slammed in Jail? Russian Hooper Caught in Ransomware Scandal!
Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, detained in France, faces extradition to the U.S. for alleged ties to a ransomware group. While Kasatkin claims he’s clueless about computers, his lawyer argues he’s more of a basketball dribbler than a digital hacker. The Russian basketball player’s arrest leaves both the court and the court in a twist.
Hot Take:
Who knew that slam dunks and ransomware could go hand in hand? In today’s episode of “Athlete or Hacker?” we’ve got a Russian basketball player who’s allegedly swapped his jersey for a hacker’s hoodie. This crossover we’ve all been waiting for, but perhaps not the kind that the FBI anticipated.
Key Points:
- Russian basketball player arrested in France over alleged ties to a ransomware group.
- Daniil Kasatkin, age 26, faces charges of “conspiracy to commit computer fraud.”
- Kasatkin allegedly helped negotiate ransoms for a group targeting over 900 U.S. entities.
- The athlete’s lawyer claims he lacks technical skills and is ‘stunned’ by the accusations.
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry is involved but has not been granted consular access.
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