Switzerland fedpol News

AKIRA Ransomware Targets 200 Swiss Companies, Authorities Investigate

The AKIRA ransomware group has targeted approximately 200 Swiss companies since May 2023, causing damages exceeding several million Swiss francs, with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) initiating criminal proceedings in April 2024 under Articles 143, 144bis, and 156 of the Swiss Criminal Code (data theft, data damage, and extortion). The investigation is coordinated by fedpol in cooperation with the NCSC and authorities in other affected countries, and authorities note an escalation to four to five new cases per week. The OAG, fedpol, and NCSC urge victims not to pay ransoms and to file criminal complaints to strengthen investigative lines of enquiry against the group.

fedpol 2025 Annual Report: Combating Organised Crime

The Federal Office of Police (fedpol) published its 2025 Annual Report detailing Switzerland's law enforcement efforts against organised crime, including human trafficking, property and luxury goods money laundering, and cybercrime targeting Swiss websites. Key statistics cited include 1,305 persons protected under international law, thousands of Schengen Information System searches, and over 20,000 suspicious activity reports on money laundering, terrorism financing, and criminal funds. A national action plan to combat organised crime is to be developed by year-end.