Russian Basketball Star Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Ransomware Attacks
2025-07-12
Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin was arrested in France on a US request, accused of participating in a ransomware network that targeted over 900 companies, including two federal institutions. Kasatkin denies the accusations, claiming he's not tech-savvy, and his lawyer suggests his computer might have been hacked or pre-infected. Currently in custody, his basketball career is jeopardized.