
Herbert Reul
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- Oct 7
Japan extradites suspected Russian Qilin ransomware developer to Germany
A 28-year-old Russian national accused of developing ransomware for the Qilin group has been extradited from Tokyo to Germany following a months-long undercover operation by North Rhine-Westphalia police.

- Oct 2
German police arrest three terror suspects in North Rhine-Westphalia before releasing two
Special police units in western Germany detained three men in Hagen and Unna on Thursday evening over suspected Islamic State ties and attack planning, before releasing two Syrian suspects on Friday.
- Sep 10
German police arrest power grid sabotage suspect Daniel V. near Weisweiler plant
Two motorway police officers located 48-year-old Daniel V. in a camouflaged tent near the Weisweiler power station on Tuesday, ending a multi-state manhunt involving up to 1,700 personnel.
- Sep 4
German Police Discover Explosives at Power Substations Near Polish Border
Authorities in Saxony discovered explosive and incendiary devices at two transformer stations near the Polish border on Friday, following similar attacks across Germany.