US Court Sentences Armenian Man to Prison for Ryuk Ransomware Attacks
US court sentenced Armenian national Karen Vardanyan to 24 months for Ryuk ransomware conspiracy, ordering over $1.2 million restitution to victims.
Karen Vardanyan, 35, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison plus three years supervised release for Ryuk ransomware activity between March 2019 and June 2020. Arrested in Ukraine in April 2025 and extradited in June 2025, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy and computer fraud in July 2026. Authorities describe him as likely a Ryuk affiliate or initial access provider who extorted more than $1 million from victims, with restitution set above $1.2 million.
- Karen Vardanyan sentenced to 24 months plus 3 years supervised release
- Extorted over $1 million from Ryuk victims; ordered $1.2 million restitution
- Likely a Ryuk affiliate or initial access provider, not core developer
- Recent months saw Conti, LockerGoga, and Scattered Spider actors sentenced
- Organizations
- Karen VardanyanRyukU.S. Department of Justice
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