Peter Stokes extradited and charged in Scattered Spider cybercrime case
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The US Justice Department arrested and extradited Peter Stokes in a cybercrime case, bringing an alleged Scattered Spider member into US custody for prosecution. He was charged with conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud after being arrested in Finland and sent to the US. Prosecutors say the case is part of a broader effort against a group tied to over 100 network intrusions and more than $100m in ransom payments.
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02.07.2026 11:45 2 articles · 7d ago
US charges Peter Stokes in Scattered Spider cybercrime case
Initial DisclosureUS Justice Department says Peter Stokes, 19, was arrested in Finland in April, extradited to the US last week, and charged with conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud after a criminal complaint unsealed on June 30 tied him to Scattered Spider activity against a luxury jewelry retailer. Prosecutors allege the retailer was breached, data was stolen, an $8m extortion demand was made, and the company still suffered more than $2m in losses after refusing to pay.
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- Alleged Scattered Spider Member Extradited to US — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 02.07.2026 11:45
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