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Russian Hacker Faces Extradition Hearing in France on August 27
21 Aug
Summary
- Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player, was arrested in France in June
- He is suspected of being part of a hacker group that targeted US businesses
- A court hearing on his extradition to the US is scheduled for August 27
According to a source in the French prosecution department, a court hearing on the extradition of Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin to the United States is set to take place on August 27, 2025. Kasatkin was arrested at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport on June 21, 2025, at the request of US authorities.
The 27-year-old is suspected of being part of a hacker group that conducted ransomware attacks targeting US businesses and federal agencies. The French prosecution source did not provide any further details about the case.
This development comes just over two months after Kasatkin's arrest at the Paris airport. The upcoming court hearing will determine whether the Russian national will be extradited to the United States to face charges related to the alleged hacking activities.
