Japan2026.10.06NADA News

Bitcoin Extortion Suspicion: Core Member of Ransomware Group 'Qilin' Detained in Japan, Report Says

• A 28-year-old Russian national suspected of being a central member of the ransomware group Qilin was detained in Japan.
• Qilin has been linked to a pattern of cyberattacks and extortion attempts worldwide, reportedly involving bitcoin ransom demands.
• The suspect was transferred into German custody on October 2.