Four members of the REvil ransomware group were released by a Russian court after being sentenced to five years, primarily for activities targeting US citizens. The Dzerzhinsky Court ruled they had already served sufficient time in detention awaiting trial, despite guilty pleas related to fraud and malware distribution. The case is not linked to the REvil group's notable ransomware attacks prior to its 2021 shutdown. Following a crackdown in January 2022, these individuals confirmed their involvement in fraudulent activities, including 'carding.' Following the court's ruling, some assets were ordered to be forfeited.
The Dzerzhinsky Court in St. Petersburg released four members of the REvil ransomware group after they served enough time awaiting trial despite their guilty pleas.
The Russian court's decision to release the members of REvil reflects a lenient approach to cases involving cybercrime, as observed in the country's legal system.
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