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Dutch police arrest tied to ShinyHunters hacking investigation

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Dutch police arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in a ShinyHunters hacking investigation, extending the cybercrime case and putting the suspect on track for a court appearance. The suspect is scheduled to appear before the Rotterdam District Court on September 29. Authorities said more information will be released at that hearing, and the probe may still expand.

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  1. 28.09.2026 22:49 1 articles · 1h ago

    Dutch tactical police search Amsterdam home and arrest ShinyHunters suspect

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    A Dutch tactical police unit searched the Amsterdam home shared by Pepijn van der Stap and his mother, seized electronic devices, and arrested the 24-year-old in the ShinyHunters investigation.

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  2. 28.09.2026 22:49 2 articles · 1h ago

    Dutch police confirm Amsterdam arrest in ShinyHunters investigation

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    Dutch police confirmed that a 24-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested in an investigation into ShinyHunters, while reporters identified the suspect as Pepijn van der Stap, also known online as Umbreon, and sources said investigators were examining a possible link between him and ShinyHunters.

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  3. 28.09.2026 22:49 1 articles · 1h ago

    Rotterdam District Court hearing is scheduled for the arrested Amsterdam suspect

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    The arrested Amsterdam suspect is scheduled to appear before the Rotterdam District Court on Tuesday, September 29, when further information is expected to be released.

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