Japan extradites Russian national to Germany over suspected Qilin ties
- —Suspect was detained in Osaka in late May 2026
- —Transfer to Germany took place on October 2 after Tokyo High Court approval
- —The victim firm paid roughly JPY 26 million (~$165,000) in crypto
- —Japan and Germany have no bilateral extradition treaty
Why it matters: The case shows how ransomware probes now extend beyond IT infrastructure to tracing crypto payments and cross-border police cooperation.
Source: DiarioBitcoin
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