Daniil Kasatkin
Daniil Kasatkin is a 26-year-old Russian professional basketball player who was recently arrested in France at the request of the United States, suspected of being part of a ransomware hacking network. He had been playing for the Moscow team MBA-MAI until his arrest on June 21, 2023, while in France to propose to his fiancée. Kasatkin is accused of negotiating ransom payments as part of this hacking group, which allegedly targeted around 900 companies, including federal institutions, between 2020 and 2022. He denies the allegations, claiming ignorance of any illegal activities, and his defense argues that he lacks the technical skills to engage in hacking. His arrest has raised concerns regarding his physical well-being and future basketball career due to the conditions of his detention.
Born on Jun 21, 1997 (28 years old)
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Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player, was detained in France at the request of the USA, where he is suspected of involvement in a hacking network.
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Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian professional basketball player, was arrested in France at the request of the United States on suspicion of being part of a ransomware hacking network.
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