United States v. Aleksei Burkov

UPDATE

Sentencing has been set for June 26, 2020.

Case Number: 1:15-cr-00245-TSE

Scheduled Court Hearings

Sentencing – May 8, 2020

U.S. District Court – Alexandria, Virginia

Court Documents

On January 23, 2020, Aleksei Burkov pleaded guilty to access device fraud and conspiracy to commit computer intrusion, identity theft, wire and access device fraud, and money laundering, and faces a maximum sentence of fifteen years in prison when sentenced on May 8.

According to court documents, Burkov operated a website called “Cardplanet” that sold payment card numbers (e.g., debit and credit cards) that had been stolen primarily through computer intrusions.  Many of the cards offered for sale belonged to United States citizens. The stolen credit card data sold on Burkov’s site has resulted in over $20 million in fraudulent purchases made on United States credit cards.  Additionally, Burkov ran another website that served as an invite-only club where elite cybercriminals could advertise stolen goods, such as personal identifying information and malicious software, and criminal services, such as money laundering and hacking services.

Other Documents

Victim Notification System Brochure

Press Release