Leader of ransomware crew pleads guilty to four-year crime spree

**Executive Summary:** A Russian national, Ianis Antropenko, pleaded guilty to leading a multi-year ransomware conspiracy responsible for at least 50 victims and at least $1.5M in direct losses; U.S. authorities seized millions in cryptocurrency, cash, and vehicles and linked the operation to Zeppelin and GlobeImposter ransomware through account and wallet evidence.