<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, 26, was arrested in France at the request of the U.S. over alleged ties to a ransomware group targeting U.S. companies and federal entities.</li><li>Kasatkin is suspected of aiding a ransomware group that targeted over 900 entities from 2020 to 2022, allegedly helping negotiate ransoms.</li><li>Despite the accusations, Kasatkin denies all charges, with his lawyer claiming he lacks the technical skills for such involvement, having minimal computer knowledge.</li><li>The athlete's lawyer unsuccessfully requested his release, citing health and career concerns, with Kasatkin experiencing weight loss in detention and feeling unsafe amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.</li></ul>

Athlete or Hacker? Russian basketball player accused in U.S. ransomware case

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