Ex-ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for Aiding $75M Extortion Scheme

WHO:

TechCrunch - Angelo Martino, a former ransomware negotiator, was involved in the extortion scheme.

Techmeme - The ransomware group involved is known as BlackCat.

WHAT:

Ars Technica - Angelo Martino was sentenced to six years in prison for his actions.

TechCrunch - Angelo Martino was convicted for helping a ransomware group extort American companies.

Techmeme - A US court sentenced Angelo Martino to 70 months in prison for his role in the extortion scheme.

Techmeme - The total amount extorted from five U.S.-based victims was $75.3 million.

WHERE:

TechCrunch - The extortion targeted American victim companies.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The sentencing occurred in a US court.

WHY:

Techmeme - Angelo Martino exploited his insider position to aid the ransomware group.

HOW:

Techmeme - Martino fed confidential information to co-conspirators to facilitate the extortion.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 21:20 UTC)

Angelo Martino has been sentenced to six years in prison for his actions, according to a report from Ars Technica. The sentencing took place at 21:20 UTC. This decision marks a significant development in the case against him.

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(UPDATED July 10, 2026 14:53 UTC)

Angelo Martino, a former ransomware negotiator, has been convicted for his role in an extortion scheme involving the ransomware group known as BlackCat. A U.S. court has sentenced Martino to 70 months in prison for helping to extort a total of $75.3 million from five American companies by exploiting his insider position and feeding confidential information to his co-conspirators. The sentencing took place in a U.S. court, marking a significant step in addressing cybercrime.