A Ukrainian national has been added to the EU's most wanted list. He is suspected of cybercrime and being a leader in an organized crime network. In addition to Europe seeking him, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to his arrest.
The suspect's profile is now available on the EU's most wanted list and Europol is asking for the public's help.
The individual in question, 28-year-old Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, is believed to be responsible for a 2019 ransomware attack on a major Norwegian aluminum company. The attacks were carried out using the LockerGoga ransomware. Tymoshchuk is believed to be a leader in a crime ring that has caused billions of dollars in damage worldwide. The group's activities, from 2018 to 2020, disrupted the operations of hundreds of companies.
The suspect was identified after a complex international investigation. The case involved close cooperation between law enforcement agencies in France, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the United States. In addition, Europol and Eurojust provided support to the investigation.
The suspect's name is Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, a 28-year-old Ukrainian, about 180 cm tall with brown eyes. He is also known by various aliases, including Deadforz, Boba, Framework, Msfv and Volotmsk. His alleged crimes include computer crimes, participation in a criminal organization, extortion and fraud.
Given the number of governments hunting this man, it will be interesting to see how long he remains at large.
George is still wondering what he is doing here….
