Us And Uk Authorities Release Charges Against Two Russians

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Law enforcement agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom intend to release charges against two Russians suspected of computer fraud and money laundering. Maxim Y. and Igor T. are accused of conspiracy to steal money and other property using malware.

According to the indictment, Maxim Y. is the leader of the group behind the Bugat botnet (other names Dridex and Cridex) and the malware of the same name. His close accomplice Igor T. performed a number of tasks in the interests of a cybercriminal group, Reuters writes.

US and UK law enforcement agencies intend to present the details of the indictment at a press conference on Thursday, December 5. According to the US Department of Justice and the UK National Crime Agency, the defendants are "allegedly responsible for the two most serious hacking and banking fraud schemes in the last decade."

Watch the press conference broadcast here .