Security News in Brief: Russian National Extradited to United States to Face Charges for Alleged Role in Cybercriminal Organization

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

A Russian national, residing in the Yakutsk region of Russia and in Southeast Asia, had his initial appearance in federal court today after his extradition from the Republic of Korea to the Northern District of Ohio to face charges for his alleged role in a transnational, cybercriminal organization.