Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov wanted listing in Black Basta case
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Authorities seized digital storage devices and cryptocurrency assets in raids against the Black Basta ransomware network, deepening a cross-border case against its leadership and support functions. Germany's BKA identified Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov as the gang leader, while Ukraine's police and German authorities also identified two additional suspects. Nefedov was added to the Europol and Interpol wanted lists, signaling sustained pursuit of the group behind at least 600 ransomware incidents.
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16.01.2026 21:00 2 articles · 4mo ago
Black Basta leader confirmed and wanted lists updated
Initial DisclosureGermany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) identified Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov as the leader of the Black Basta ransomware gang, and Ukraine's police working with German authorities identified two additional suspects, conducted raids in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions, seized digital storage devices and cryptocurrency assets, and supported Europol and Interpol actions that placed Nefedov on wanted lists.
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- Black Basta boss makes it onto Interpol's 'Red Notice' list — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.01.2026 21:00
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