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Dutch Teens Arrested for Attempting to Spy on Europol for Russia

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Two Dutch teenagers, aged 17, were arrested on September 23, 2025, for attempting to spy on Europol and other targets in The Hague using WiFi sniffer devices. The teens were recruited over Telegram and were acting on behalf of Russian interests. The incident involved reconnaissance activities near Europol, Eurojust, and the Canadian embassy. Europol confirmed the incident but stated there were no signs of a compromise on their systems. One of the teens was placed on home bail with an ankle monitor, while the other remained in custody. Investigators seized electronic equipment from the teen's home. The teen's father reported that his son has a part-time job, is a heavy gamer, and is computer savvy with a fascination for hacking. Similar incidents involving individuals recruited by Russian hackers were recently reported in Germany and Ukraine. The case highlights an escalation in recruitment tactics by Russian agents targeting young individuals in Europe.

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  1. 27.09.2025 17:17 2 articles · 2d ago

    Dutch Teens Arrested for Attempting to Spy on Europol for Russia

    One of the teens was placed on home bail with an ankle monitor, while the other remained in custody. Investigators seized electronic equipment from the teen's home. The teen's father reported that his son has a part-time job, is a heavy gamer, and is computer savvy with a fascination for hacking. Similar incidents involving individuals recruited by Russian hackers were recently reported in Germany and Ukraine.

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