Hacker Sentenced After Years of Extorting Psychotherapy Patients

Hacker Sentenced After Years of Extorting Psychotherapy Patients

May 2, 2024 at 04:05PM

Finnish national Aleksanteri Kivimäki was sentenced to six years and three months in prison for stealing thousands of patient records from a psychotherapy clinic. Kivimäki, known online as “Zeekill,” demanded ransom from the clinic’s patients and caused a significant rise in Finland’s crime figures. He was arrested in France and found guilty in his trial.

The meeting notes detail the sentencing of Aleksanteri Kivimäki, also known as “Zeekill,” to six years and three months in prison by the district court of Länsi-Uusimaa, Finland. Kivimäki was found guilty of multiple counts of aggravated dissemination of information infringing on individuals’ private lives, attempted blackmail, and blackmail. His actions caused a significant increase in crime figures in Finland and ultimately led to his arrest in France. The court also found evidence linking Kivimäki to a data center that housed the server used to commit the crimes. These clear takeaways provide a comprehensive understanding of the case.

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