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Alleged Scattered Spider hacker extradited to the US

Peter Stokes, accused of Scattered Spider cybercrimes, was arrested in Finland and extradited to the US for federal charges.
WHO: Peter Stokes; US Department of Justice
WHAT: Extradition to the US and federal charges for alleged computer intrusion, conspiracy and fraud tied to Scattered Spider
WHEN: Jul 2, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
WHERE: Finland
WHY: He was charged with computer intrusion, conspiracy and fraud following an Interpol Red Notice after his April arrest in Finland.

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