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Ukrainian National Extradited to U.S. for Alleged Cybercrimes

Feb 15, 2024 · Sourced to the U.S. Department of Justice

The charges described here are allegations. The defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This page reflects only what the Department of Justice has publicly announced, and links to the original release.

AUSTIN, Texas – A Ukrainian national was extradited to the United States from the Netherlands after being indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft.

District

Western Texas

Announced

Feb 15, 2024

Status

Charged

Defendants

  • Mark Sokolovsky — age 28 · indicted

Charges

  • Conspiracy to commit fraud and related activity in connection with computers

    Mark Sokolovsky· indicted

  • Conspiracy to commit wire fraud

    Mark Sokolovsky· indicted

  • Conspiracy to commit money laundering

    Mark Sokolovsky· indicted

  • Aggravated identity theft

    Mark Sokolovsky· indicted

Investigating agencies

Federal Bureau of InvestigationDepartment of the Army Criminal Investigation DivisionU.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of TexasJustice Department's Office of International AffairsFBI Legal AttachésMinistry of Justice of ItalySpecial Unit for the Protection of Privacy and Technological Fraud of the Italian Guardia di FinanzaProcura della Repubblica di BresciaNetherlands Ministry of Justice and SecurityDutch National PoliceNetherlands Public Prosecution Service

Case details

Prosecuting office
Western District of Texas
Aggravated Identity TheftCryptocurrencyCybercrime / Malware-As-A-ServiceExtraditionFraudInternational CooperationMoney LaunderingVictim Assistance

Primary source

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