Mikhail Matveev Reportedly Arrested in Russia
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Notorious hacker Mikhail Matveev reportedly arrested in Russia. Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, known by aliases such as Wazawaka and Boriselcin, has been reported as arrested in Russia, although official confirmation from prosecutors is pending. Matveev is wanted in the U.S. for his involvement in ransomware attacks targeting law enforcement and healthcare organizations since 2020, with a $10 million reward offered for information leading to his capture. He is linked to several notorious hacking groups, including Hive and LockBit, and has allegedly extorted over $75 million from victims. If he remains in Russian custody, the U.S. may face challenges in prosecuting him, as he has been implicated in significant cyberattacks, including a major incident affecting the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.