Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev is the sixth person charged with federal crimes related to the LockBit ransomware ring that stole more than $500 million.
Russian national Dimitry Yuryevich Khoroshev was indicted in New Jersey federal court with more than two dozen crimes related to his executive role in the LockBit ransomware group.The DOJ said the Lockbit group at times was"the most prolific ransomware group in the world," targeting more than 2,000 victims and stealing more than $500 million in payments.Treasury Department
The Department of Justice said the Lockbit group led by Khoroshev at times was"the most prolific ransomware group in the world," targeting more than 2,000 victims, most of them in the United States, stealing more than $500 million in ransomware payments, and causing billions of dollars more in broader losses including lost revenue.
Khoroshev, who also is known as LockBitSupp, LockBit, and putinkrab, was charged in a 26-count indictment in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, which accuses him of personally pocketing at least $100 million from victims of the group. He typically received 20% of each ransom payment, authorities said.
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