Mlex Russian Ransomware Operator Evgenii Ptitsyn Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
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Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian national, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy charge related to his role in administering the Phobos ransomware operation. This ransomware has impacted hundreds of victims globally and is linked to the Crysis ransomware family, which has been active since at least 2024.
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2024-11-01
Evgenii Ptitsyn extradited to the US from South Korea
2026-03-04
Ptitsyn pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in US
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