Russian national with alleged Hive ransomware ties arrested in Paris

A Russian national suspected of possessing thousands of dollars stolen from the French victims of Hive ransomware was arrested in Paris last week. While searching his phone, the police seized more than €570,000 (over $615,000) in cryptocurrency assets that he allegedly helped steal. According to police, the suspect served as a “banker” for Hive affiliates,

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