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Grinex Suspends Operations After $13.1 Million Cyberattack

4/17/2026

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On April 16, 2026, Grinex suspended operations after a cyberattack.
The attack stole over 1 billion rubles (about $13.1 million).
Grinex, based in Kyrgyzstan and linked to Russia, is sanctioned by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
Ilan Shor (Moldovan oligarch linked to Kremlin interests) is associated with Grinex, created to facilitate sanctions evasion.

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Story summary

On April 16, 2026, Grinex suspended operations after a cyberattack.
The attack stole over 1 billion rubles (about $13.1 million).
Grinex, based in Kyrgyzstan and linked to Russia, is sanctioned by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
Ilan Shor (Moldovan oligarch linked to Kremlin interests) is associated with Grinex, created to facilitate sanctions evasion.