"The individual, a Ukrainian national, is believed to be a leading figure in an organised crime network responsible for the 2019 ransomware attack against a major Norwegian aluminium company, as well as a series of other global cyber-attacks. The fugitive is wanted by several countries and is considered a top priority target for international law enforcement. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a reward of up to USD 10 million for information leading to his arrest."
"The identification of the suspect follows a complex international investigation, supported by Europol, into this ransomware network causing global damages worth billions. The case has involved close cooperation between investigators in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States together with Europol and Eurojust. As part of this investigation, several members of the criminal network have already been arrested in Ukraine."
Volodymyr Viktorovych Tymoshchuk, a Ukrainian national, is wanted as a leading figure in an organised ransomware network linked to the 2019 LockerGoga attack on a major Norwegian aluminium company and other global cyber-attacks. The U.S. Department of Justice has offered up to USD 10 million for information leading to his arrest. The investigation, supported by Europol and Eurojust, involved law enforcement cooperation across France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States. Several network members have been arrested in Ukraine. Law enforcement mapped the group's structure from malware developers to money launderers. Europol continues to support the international search and asks the public to provide information.
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