The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian nationals for allegedly scamming Americans in 21 states out of more than $63 million. The indictment, unsealed on July 14, 2026, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, names Alexander Alexandrovich Volosovik, 43, Kirill Andreevich Zatolokin, 34, and Yulia Vladimirovna Pankova, 29. They are accused of conducting malicious cyber activities against U.S. critical infrastructure through their companies, Media Land, LLC and ML.Cloud, LLC, based in St. Petersburg, Russia.
According to federal prosecutors, the defendants operated from overseas and ran a criminal infrastructure that targeted critical institutions in the U.S. A grand jury has charged them with conspiracy to commit and aid and abet computer fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The indictment also mentions that the companies provided hosting services and technology infrastructure that facilitated various cybercrimes, including malware infections and extortion.
The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information regarding associates of the defendants or their companies. The indictment highlights the global nature of the cybercrime, with victims not only in Ohio but also across the country, affecting banks, schools, government entities, hospitals, and media companies. U.S. authorities have collaborated with international partners, including law enforcement agencies from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Australia, to address these cyber threats.