Rostislav panev, a 51-year-old dual russian-israeli national, who is accused of being a key developer for the notorous Lockbit Ransomware gang, has been extradited from israel to the united states, the department of justice announced on thuresday.
Panev was arrested in israel in DecemberBOCCEMING The Third Person Arrested for their role in lockbit. Since then, He Had Been Awaiting Extradition in israel.
Prosecutors allege panev was a development for the lockbit ransomware group from its beginnings in 2019 and until at least februry 2024. Malware and maintenance its infrastructure, and split the criminal proceeds with the gang’s affiliates, who were the ones carrying out cyberatacks and extrating victals, accordeds, accordeds to the doj.
“If you are a member of the lockbit ransomware conspiracy, the united states will find you and brings you to justice,” said united states attorney john girdano.