Armenian Extradited to US Over Ryuk Ransomware

Threat Intelligence Cyberattacks & Data Breaches Vulnerabilities & Threats Cyber Risk News Armenian Extradited to US Over Ryuk RansomwareArmenian Extradited to US Over Ryuk RansomwareArmenian Extradited to US Over Ryuk Ransomware The suspect faces three charges for his alleged crimes that could earn him up to five years in federal prison, and a heap of fines. July 17, 2025 NEWS BRIEF Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, 33, an Armenian national who was arrested in Kyiv before being extradited to the United States, has been charged for his involvement inRyuk ransomware attacks. Vardanyan was first arrested on June 18, and Ukraine authorities were reluctant to announce any further details. The US Justice Department has now revealed Vardanyan's identity and his charges: conspiracy, fraud in connection with computers, and extortion in connection with computers. Another Armenian national, Levon Georgiyovych Avetisyan, 45, and two Ukrainian nationals, Oleg Nikolayevich Lyulyava, 53, and Andrii Leonyd...