# Creator of Ransom Cartel Gets 16 Years for Ransomware-as-a-Service

The creator of the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation was sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a ransomware-as-a-service scheme. The conviction highlights the growing legal accountability for cybercriminals who enable large-scale ransomware attacks. This case signals stronger deterrence efforts against the underground economy driving such cybercrime.

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### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/ransom-cartel-creator-gets-16-years-in.html) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:49:54 +0530