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Russian Basketball Player Linked to Ransomware Released in Prisoner Swap

Russian Basketball Player Linked to Ransomware Released in Prisoner Swap

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Daniil Kasatkin, a 26-year-old Russian basketball player accused of involvement in a ransomware gang, was released during a prisoner exchange between Russia and France. The exchange also involved the return of French researcher Laurent Vinatier to France.

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