Spanish Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Accused of Running KillSec Ransomware Group
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Spanish police arrest a 16‑year‑old accused of leading the KillSec ransomware group, while a second suspect faces extradition to Puerto Rico; investigators trace the group’s crypto‑ransom proceeds, linking payments to wallets that moved millions of dollars in Bitcoin and Monero. The crackdown highlights law‑enforcement focus on illicit crypto flows, pressuring ransomware operators and tightening compliance across the cryptocurrency industry.
A second suspect faces extradition to Puerto Rico, while Investigators are tracing the proceeds of ransoms the group demanded in crypto.