Russia Announces Global Manhunt for "World-Class Hacker" Arrested in Phuket
Russia announced an international arrest warrant for one of its citizens, who was arrested in Phuket at the request of the United States in November 2025. The man is suspected of organizing a criminal group and using information technology to commit theft.
The TASS news agency quoted case materials stating: "The individual has been declared a federal fugitive and an investigation has been initiated... At the same time, an international arrest warrant has been issued."
It is reported that a 35-year-old Russian man was arrested on November 6 at the request of the United States and is accused of engaging in hacking activities. The U.S. believes he carried out cyberattacks against government agencies in the United States and the European Union.
According to a notice from the Russian Consulate on November 13, the Russian man was transferred to Bangkok after his arrest.
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