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Russian national extradited to US for alleged involvement in bank-account takeover scheme

Published September 8, 2026 · CyberScoop

A 36-year-old Russian citizen has been brought to the United States to face charges tied to a scheme that hijacked people's bank accounts. Prosecutors say he and others amassed login details belonging to more than 5,000 individuals across multiple financial institutions, using the stolen credentials to access victims' funds.

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