DOJ Charges 3 Russians in $63 Million Cybercrime Scheme, Offers $10 Million Reward
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 14
DOJ Charges 3 Russians in $63 Million Cybercrime Scheme, Offers $10 Million Reward
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 14
Summary
$63 million in alleged losses hit victims in 21 states after three Russian nationals were charged in an unsealed December 2024 indictment tied to cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure.
Prosecutors said the trio ran St. Petersburg-based Media Land and ML.Cloud, which sold bulletproof hosting and technical support that helped criminals deploy ransomware, malware, phishing and brute-force attacks.
The indictment includes computer fraud, wire fraud and money-laundering conspiracy counts, while the State Department is offering up to $10 million for information on foreign government-linked associates or company affiliates.
Banks, schools, hospitals, government entities and media companies were among the victims, and U.S. officials said the case relied on cooperation with authorities in the Netherlands, Britain and Australia.
The companies were already sanctioned by the U.S. and allies in 2025, underscoring a broader push to disrupt overseas cybercrime infrastructure that serves global criminal networks.
On July 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted three Russian nationals for running a massive cybercrime operation that caused over $62 million in losses across 21 U.S. states and other countries. Their activities centered on providing 'bulletproof hosting' services through Media Land, LLC and ML.Cloud, LLC. These services enabled various cybercriminal enterprises by offering resilient infrastructure that protected malicious activities from law enforcement. The case highlights how bulletproof hosting acts as a critical enabler for global cybercrime, allowing criminals to operate with impunity and causing widespread financial damage.