ALEKSANDR RYZHENKOV
Also known as: Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov, Mrakobek, J.d.m0rr1s0n, Jim Morrison, Lizardking, Guester, G, Kotosel, Anonyminem
Current age (if alive)
33
Gender
male
Nationality
Uzbekistan
Date of case
9/9/2024
Country
United States
Physical Description
Height
175 cm
Weight
73 kg
Hair color
Brown
Ethnicity
White
Caution
Aleksandr Ryzhenkov is wanted for his alleged involvement in ransomware attacks and money laundering activities. It is alleged that, through the use and deployment of BitPaymer ransomware, Ryzhenkov left electronic notes in the form of a text file on victims’ computers. The notes included email addresses for the victims and provided a virtual currency address to use to pay the ransom. Ryzhenkov is known to be a close associate of Maksim Yakubets, aka “AQUA”, an alleged Russian cyber criminal. On March 22, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Ryzhenkov in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, Texas, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers; Intentional Damage to a Protected Computer; Transmitting a Demand in Relation to Damaging a Protected Computer; and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering.
Remarks
Ryzhenkov is believed to reside in Russia, possibly Moscow.
Last updated: 5/30/2026