Alleged LockBit Coder Faces 41-Count Indictment in US
bankinfosecurityUS Seeks Extradition of Dual Russian and Israeli Citizen Rostislav Panev from Israel David Perera (@daveperera) • December 20, 2024
A newly unsealed U.S. federal indictment against Rostislav Panev says the LockBit ransomware operation paid the Israeli national a $10,000 monthly salary for coding and consulting services.
Federal prosecutors are seeking Panev's extradition from Israel following his August arrest by police in the coastal city of Haifa at the behest of American authorities. Panev, 51, a dual Russian and Israeli citizen, faces a 41 count indictment for allegedly working for LockBit practically from its beginnings in 2019 (see: Breach Roundup: US Seeks Extradition of Alleged LockBit Coder).
Prosecutors say Israeli police told them that Panev admitted during questioning to developing features for the LockBit affiliate panel, including code causing a ransom note to be printed on all printers connected to a victim computer network. During questioning, Panev also ...
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