Japan confirms arrest of Russian Qilin operative, extradition to Germany

October 9, 2026 · 3:38 pm 2 sources

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• Germany arrests alleged core Qilin ransomware member after extradition
  BleepingComputer · October 9, 2026 15:38
  Germany has arrested a Russian national suspected of being a leading member of the Qilin ransomware group following extradition from Japan earlier this month. [...]
• Japan confirms arrest of Russian Qilin operative, extradition to Germany
  The Record by Recorded Future News · October 9, 2026 18:45
  Japan’s National Police Agency confirmed the arrest and extradition to Germany of a Russian national accused of being involved in the Qilin ransomware gang.