In the course of the investigation into the REvil hacker group, the Russian Interior Ministry confiscated large sums in rubles, dollars, euros and cryptocurrency. Deputy Interior Minister Sergei Lebedev told «Интерфаксу» in an interview.
According to him, as part of the investigation, more than 300 million rubles, $950,000, more than €1 million, and 19.9 BTC were seized.
He said investigators have conducted more than 50 interrogations and 26 searches, with 16 technical- and computer-forensic examinations underway.
Suspected REvil members, who are under arrest, may be involved in theft of funds from U.S. individuals and companies, Lebedev added.
Earlier in January, the FSB announced the liquidation of the REvil group and the detention of its members. A Moscow court ordered eight alleged hackers held in custody.
Experts described REvil (also known as Sodinokibi) as one of the world’s largest hacking groups. It was behind ransomware distribution and receiving millions of dollars in ransom from its victims.
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