FBI sanctions listing
MIKHAIL PAVLOVICH MATVEEV
MIKHAIL PAVLOVICH MATVEEV is an individual designated on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted (FBI) sanctions list under the Cyber's Most Wanted programme, listed on 2023-04-26. Cyber's Most Wanted. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Computer Intrusion; Conspiracy; Intentional Damage to a Protected Computer; Threats Relating to a Protected Computer; Aiding and Abetting Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a Russian National, is allegedly a prolific ransomware affiliate currently based in Russia. Matveev has been linked to numerous ransomware variants including Lockbit, Babuk, and Hive. He has allegedly conducted significant attacks against both United States and worldwide businesses, including critical infrastructure. Matveev has also been identified as one of the alleged developers/administrators behind the Babuk ransomware variant. Matveev has been charged with multiple Lockbit attacks to include a police department located within New Jersey. He has also been charged with multiple Babuk attacks to include the attack against the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. In addition, Matveev has been charged with Hive-related counts of conspiracy and intentional damage to a protected computer, including an attack against a New Jersey-based company. On December 6, 2022, Matveev was charged with Intentional Damage to a Protected Computer; Threats Relating to a Protected Computer; and Aiding and Abetting in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., and a federal warrant was issued for his arrest. On December 8, 2022, Matveev was charged with Computer Intrusion and Conspiracy in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, and a federal warrant was issued for his arrest.
Statement of reasons as published by US FBI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | US FBI (FBI) — FBI — Cyber's Most Wanted |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Cyber's Most Wanted |
| Date listed | 2023-04-26 |
| Source record ID | fbi:e56122c2b2e448f88cc2f71f06d82d86 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Cyber's Most Wanted |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 17, 1992 |
| Gender | Male |
Known aliases (4)
Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | fbi:e56122c2b2e448f88cc2f71f06d82d86 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |