France Arrests Russian Hoops Star in US Hacking Case

French authorities have arrested Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian professional basketball player, on suspicion of involvement in ransomware activities. The move marks the latest instance in which France arrests Russian hoops star suspects at the request of the United States. Kasatkin, who previously played briefly for Penn State University, is now facing potential extradition over cybercrime allegations.

This development comes amid a series of international actions targeting cybercriminals, with Kasatkin’s arrest representing the second such case in Europe disclosed this week. French police acted on a U.S. request tied to ransomware-related charges. The case highlights growing transatlantic cooperation on cybersecurity enforcement as France arrests Russian hoops star suspects believed to have links to digital extortion schemes.

Authorities have not released further details about the charges or the timeline for extradition. Kasatkin’s legal team has yet to issue a public statement on the matter.

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French police arrest Russian pro basketball player on behalf of US over ransomware suspicions