Aleksandr Zhukov, as pictured in an evidentiary photo from the U.S. Department of Justice. Aleksandr Zhukov, self-described ‘king of fraud,’ is sentenced to 10 years The sentence caps a years-long investigation into the fraud scheme known as 3ve or Methbot. Nov 10, 2021 By Jeff Stone
(Getty Images / Scoop News Group) Russian scammer ‘Kusok,’ who stole $1.5 million via tax fraud, sentenced to 5 years Anton Bogdanov originally faced up to 27 years in prison. May 19, 2021 By Jeff Stone
Getty As Methbot trial gets underway, prosecutors say a former scammer will testify against alleged ringleader Aleksandr Zhukov has consistently denied involvment since his arrest in Bulgaria. May 6, 2021 By Jeff Stone
Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Wikimedia Commons) Trial delayed for former SEC watchdog accused of abusing computer access The case is one of a number of alleged computer intrusions involving Wall Street to surface in court. May 1, 2020 By Jeff Stone
Zhukov is being held in a prison where there are 14 cases of COVID-19. (Getty Images) Lawyer for alleged Methbot boss Aleksandr Zhukov wants case dismissed amid coronavirus concerns The request comes after a federal judge ordered thhe release of another defendant from the same facility. Apr 9, 2020 By Jeff Stone
(Getty Images) Microsoft strikes back at Necurs botnet by preemptively disabling hacking tools The action is the result of eight yesrs of tracking and planning, the company said. Mar 10, 2020 By Jeff Stone
(Getty Images) Another Methbot suspect, Sergey Denisoff, arrested more than a year after initial charges The arrest is the latest evidence the feds' investigation into the Methbot scam is ongoing. Jan 22, 2020 By Jeff Stone
(Getty) Russian hacker who allegedly exploited accounting software to steal $1.5 million to plead guilty Anton Bogdanov faced up to 27 years in prison before the plea. Dec 16, 2019 By Jeff Stone
(FBI) Two Methbot suspects set to plead guilty as alleged ringleader maintains his innocence The men are two of the three who were extradited to the U.S. within the last year. Sep 20, 2019 By Jeff Stone
(Flickr / vladandriescu) Huawei accuses U.S. of hacking networks, menacing employees It looks like the heat is getting to the Chinese telecom. Sep 3, 2019 By Jeff Stone