Japan’s National Police Agency announced the arrest and extradition of a 28-year-old Russian national suspected of involvement with the Qilin ransomware gang. German authorities issued an arrest warrant for the suspect, who was accused of participating in a ransomware attack against a German company. Japanese officials detained the individual before transferring him to Germany. According to reports, the operation began in May when authorities learned the suspect planned to visit Japan for vacation. He was arrested at a hotel in Osaka that month and extradited to Germany in June.
The Qilin ransomware gang has carried out numerous high-profile attacks across multiple countries. The group claimed responsibility for assaults on Germany’s Die Linke political party, Japanese beverage company Asahi, British healthcare providers, and organizations in the United States, Malaysia, and Romania. In 2025, Qilin remained among the most active ransomware operations, targeting entities including Kuala Lumpur International Airport and a Texas city. Recent 2026 attacks attributed to the group include incidents involving a French rugby club and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, during which alleged sensitive investigative information was stolen.
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