Global Cybercrime Ring Busted: Botnet Dismantled, Millions Seized
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A 35-year-old Chinese man, YunHe Wang, has been arrested in Singapore for allegedly leading a cybercriminal network that defrauded the US government of $5.9 billion through fake Covid-19 relief applications. Authorities seized millions in luxury assets and real estate across multiple regions. The US is seeking Wang's extradition, and investigations into other suspects are ongoing.
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- Feds take down one of world's largest malicious botnets and arrest its administrator CBS News
- DOJ charges Chinese national with operating 'world's largest botnet' that stole $5.9 billion in Covid relief funds CNBC
- Chinese nationals sanctioned for botnet used to steal 'billions' in COVID-19 relief funds The Record from Recorded Future News
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