"Russian outlet RBC, citing sources familiar with the investigation, reported on Wednesday that the suspect, Ruslan Satuchin, allegedly presented himself as an FSB officer and demanded a large payment from Conti members in exchange for avoiding criminal prosecution."
"The scheme allegedly began in September 2022, when Satuchin contacted one of Conti's members and claimed to have influence over law enforcement activities targeting the group, the sources said."
A Moscow resident named Ruslan Satuchin has been accused of attempting to extort money from members of the Conti ransomware group. According to Russian media reports citing investigation sources, Satuchin allegedly posed as a Federal Security Service (FSB) officer and demanded payment in exchange for protection from criminal prosecution. The scheme reportedly began in September 2022 when Satuchin contacted a Conti member, claiming to have influence over law enforcement activities targeting the group. Satuchin has denied the allegations against him.
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