Japan extradites suspected Qilin ransomware member to Germany
- —Arrested in Osaka in late May 2026, transferred to Germany on October 2
- —Linked to a September 2024 attack on a German logistics company
- —The victim reportedly paid about $165,000 (JPY 26 million) in crypto
- —Japan and Germany have no bilateral extradition treaty
Why it matters: The case highlights cross-border pursuit of ransomware groups and the role of crypto payments in ransom investigations.
Source: DiarioBitcoin
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