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#7 The Hacker News general July 01, 2026 at 19:28 UTC

19-Year-Old Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to Face U.S. Hacking Charges

By [email protected] (The Hacker News)

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Peter Stokes, a 19-year-old dual U.S.-Estonian citizen alleged Scattered Spider member, was extradited from Finland and appeared in Chicago federal court on June 30, 2026, facing charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud including a breach of a luxury-jewelry retailer in 2025. The extradition marks continued international law enforcement pressure on the Scattered Spider group following prior arrests of other alleged members.

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