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Lytvynenko guilty plea in Conti ransomware case

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Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko was indicted by guilty plea in a US court over his role in the Conti ransomware case, extending criminal exposure for a defendant tied to a major cybercrime enterprise. He admitted joining the operation in September 2021 and helping develop a malware loader for the group. He also admitted possessing data from 12 victims, including eight in the US, and faces up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for September 10, 2026.

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  1. 15.06.2026 14:33 2 articles · 1mo ago

    Lytvynenko guilty plea in Conti ransomware case

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    Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko entered a guilty plea in a US court on Conti-related charges after being extradited from Ireland. The plea sets up sentencing on September 10, 2026 and keeps focus on the ransomware group's victim data and supporting malware work.

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