DOJ says ransomware gang tapped into Russian government databases

U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang benefited from Russian government corruption, allegedly enabling its leaders to evade taxes and avoid the military draft. The report highlights legal and geopolitical risks around cybercrime networks and state tolerance, but it does not indicate a direct market-moving financial impact.

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U.S. prosecutors said a ransomware gang benefited from Russian government corruption, allegedly enabling its leaders to evade taxes and avoid the military draft. The report highlights legal and geopolitical risks around cybercrime networks and state tolerance, but it does not indicate a direct market-moving financial impact.