DOJ Seizes $24 Million in Cryptocurrency From Qakbot Developer

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a significant step against cybercriminals by seizing over $24 million in cryptocurrency from Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, a Russian national accused of developing the notorious Qakbot malware. This action follows an unsealed federal indictment filed on May 22nd and marks a new phase in the ongoing pursuit of the developer behind this malicious botnet. The DOJ has demonstrated its commitment to holding cybercriminals accountable through this forfeiture complaint.