Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian professional basketball player for MBA Moscow, has been arrested in France for allegedly being a member of a ransomware gang. The arrest took place at Charles de Gaulle Airport on June 21. U.S. authorities suspect Kasatkin of engaging in hacking activities while he also played basketball. His lawyer claims Kasatkin is innocent, asserting that he purchased a used computer and lacks computer skills, stating he could not have committed any cybercrime with it.
Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player for MBA Moscow, is accused of being part of a ransomware gang and arrested in Paris on June 21.
His lawyer claimed that Kasatkin is innocent, stating, 'He bought a used computer' and is 'useless with computers.'
Kasatkin briefly played for Penn State during the 2018-2019 season and was arrested at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
U.S. authorities believe Kasatkin moonlit as a ransomware hacker, although his attorney asserts he has done nothing wrong.
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