Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, from Moscow, has been indicted for leading a cybercriminal group that deployed Qakbot malware. The U.S. Justice Department has also filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize over $24 million in cryptocurrency linked to Gallyamov. This initiative is part of a larger international effort involving countries like France, Germany, and the UK to combat cybercrime. Officials emphasize their determination to hold cybercriminals accountable, disrupt their operations, and return assets to victims.
Today's announcement of the Justice Department's latest actions to counter the Qakbot malware scheme sends a clear message to the cybercrime community.
The forfeiture action against more than $24 million in virtual assets demonstrates the Justice Department's commitment to seizing ill-gotten assets from criminals.
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