Accused LockBit ransomware developer extradited to the US | TechCrunch
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7:08 AM PDT ยท March 14, 2025
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Rostislav Panev, a 51-year-old dual Russian and Israeli national who is accused of being a key developer for the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, has been extradited from Israel to the United States, the Department of Justice announced on Thursday.
Panev was arrested in Israel in December 2024, becoming the third person arrested for their role in LockBit. Since then, Panev had been awaiting extradition in Isr...
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