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Ransom Cartel Creator Sentenced to 16 Years for Extortion Scheme
The creator of the Ransom Cartel ransomware, Maksim Silnikau, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in a scheme that targeted at least 18 companies. Silnikau recruited participants, provided tools, and managed operations, attempting to extort over $5.2 million from victims including businesses, law firms, and educational institutions. His arrest in Poland led to the cessation of Ransom Cartel's activities.