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RansomwareMay 4, 2026

🚨 Latvian national Deniss Zolotarjovs sentenced to 102 months (8.5 yrs) for his role in a Russia...

Latvian national sentenced to 102 months for role in Russia-based ransomware group behind Conti, Karakurt, Royal, and

Summary

Deniss Zolotarjovs, a Latvian national, has been sentenced to 8.5 years (102 months) for his involvement in a Russia-based ransomware operation linked to multiple notorious ransomware families including Conti, Karakurt, Royal, and Akira. The group targeted over 50 companies, including a pediatric healthcare provider, and weaponized stolen children's health data. This prosecution highlights international law enforcement efforts to dismantle large-scale ransomware infrastructure.

Indicators of Compromise

  • malware — Conti
  • malware — Karakurt
  • malware — Royal
  • malware — Akira

Entities

Deniss Zolotarjovs (threat_actor)Conti (campaign)Karakurt (campaign)Royal (campaign)Akira (campaign)