Summary
Vyacheslav Penchukov, known as "Tank," was a leader in cybercrime and responsible for stealing millions through hacking. He spent nearly a decade on the FBI's Most Wanted list before his arrest in 2022. Now in a Colorado prison, Penchukov shared insights about his cyber-gang activities and the illegal operations they conducted.
Key Facts
- Vyacheslav Penchukov was known in the cybercrime world as "Tank."
- He led cybercrime gangs responsible for stealing tens of millions from victims worldwide.
- Penchukov was on the FBI's Most Wanted list for nearly 10 years.
- He was arrested in Switzerland in 2022.
- His operations included the infamous Jabber Zeus gang, which targeted bank accounts of small businesses and charities.
- Between 2018 and 2022, he participated in ransomware attacks on global corporations and a hospital.
- While in prison, Penchukov is learning new languages and earning high-school diplomas.
- The interview took place in Englewood Correctional Facility, a low-security prison in Colorado.
