Russian Hacking Suspect Arrested on Thai Island by FBI
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- * A suspected Russian hacker has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand.
- * Age: 35 years old * Identified in Russian media as Denis Obrezko (from Stavropol, Russia).
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Main Event:
* A suspected Russian hacker has been arrested in Phuket, Thailand.
* He is wanted by the FBI for alleged cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies.
Suspect Details:
* Age: 35 years old
* Identified in Russian media as Denis Obrezko (from Stavropol, Russia).
* Entered Thailand on Oct. 30th at Phuket Airport.
* Arrested on Nov. 6th at his hotel.
* Currently in Thai custody pending possible extradition.
Authorities involved:
* Thai Police (Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau) – made the arrest.
* FBI - issued the warrant/is seeking extradition.
* U.S. Department of Justice – declined to comment on extradition.
* U.S. State department – also declined to comment.
Image Caption:
* The image shows the suspect (Denis Obrezko) with cyber police after his arrest in Phuket.
* Credit: Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau/AP.
