Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old suspected member of a group that had claimed responsibility for hacking the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, authorities said. The detention was made before an alleged cyber attack occurred.
Officials have not disclosed detailed information about the identity of the suspect or the precise timing and location of the arrest. Police described the move as part of an ongoing investigation into the group’s activities and communications that followed its claims regarding the FBI.
The case highlights law enforcement efforts to respond quickly to online claims of major intrusions. Authorities in multiple countries have in recent years coordinated more closely on cybercrime cases, seeking to disrupt planned operations and gather digital evidence before potential attacks can be executed or amplified.
Investigators are expected to continue their enquiries to establish the extent of the suspect’s involvement and any connections to other alleged actors. Legal proceedings or formal charges have not been confirmed publicly, and the investigation remains active.