Ukrainian software developer faces 12 years in Swiss ransomware trial
Swiss prosecutors seek a 12-year sentence for a Ukrainian developer accused in LockerGoga, MegaCortex and Nefilim ransomware attacks causing roughly $160 million in losses.
A 52-year-old Ukrainian software developer went on trial at Zurich District Court over alleged involvement in ransomware attacks using LockerGoga, MegaCortex and Nefilim, with victims including Stadler Rail, Crealogix and Meier Tobler. Prosecutors allege he participated in attacks on 10 companies between December 2018 and May 2020, causing more than 130 million Swiss francs (~$160 million) in losses, and seek a 12-year sentence plus 1.8 million Swiss francs in proceeds. He denies developing malware, and his defense challenges digital evidence handling. The case ties to Oleksandr Ieremenko, who allegedly directed the attacks, was said to have FSB protection, and died falling from a Moscow window in 2022.
- Prosecutors allege attacks on 10 companies from December 2018 to May 2020, with over $160 million in losses
- Alleged ransomware families: LockerGoga, MegaCortex and Nefilim; named victims include Stadler Rail and Crealogix
- Oleksandr Ieremenko allegedly directed attacks from Moscow; prosecutors cited claims of FSB protection before his 2022 death
- Defendant in custody since October 2021; verdict expected in September; also faces child abuse material charges
- Investigation spanned Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Ukraine and the United States
- Products
- LockerGogaMegaCortexNefilim
- Malware
- LockerGogaMegaCortexNefilim
- Organizations
- Zurich District CourtFSB
- Countries
- SwitzerlandUkraineRussia
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Swiss prosecutors are seeking a 12-year prison sentence for a Ukrainian software developer linked to an international ransomware operation that caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to its victims. The 52-year-old defendant went on trial at Zurich District Court on Monday over his alleged involvement in attacks using LockerGoga, MegaCortex and Nefilim ransomware.
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