US EditionBritish Hacker 'IntelBroker' Charged with $25M in Cybercrime Damages
- U.S. prosecutors charged British hacker Kai West, known as IntelBroker, with stealing and selling data causing $25 million in damages worldwide.
- In February 2025, West was detained in France amid a broader investigation targeting cybercriminals involved in a data theft forum.
- Additional French police arrested four other suspects linked to the BreachForums forum, where West allegedly sold stolen information.
- The four-count indictment charges West with conspiracy, wire fraud, and computer intrusion, with penalties up to 20 years; U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said the alias caused millions in damages.
- The U.S. seeks to extradite West to New York, reflecting ongoing FBI efforts to target global cybercriminals harming numerous victims including U.S. telecom firms.
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British Man Charged by US in ‘IntelBroker’ Company Data Hacks
A 25-year-old British man known as “IntelBroker” was accused by US authorities of conspiring with a group of hackers to steal data from dozens of companies and offer it for sale online, causing more than $25 million in damages to victims around the world.
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The Straits TimesUS seeks extradition of alleged hacker arrested in France
(Reuters) -U.S. prosecutors have charged a British national with data theft and related cybercrime offences, and are seeking to extradite the alleged hacker from France, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday.
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The four persons in custody are underpinned by having administered an important platform for the resale of stolen data during cyber attacks.
INFO THE PARISIAN. Cybercriminals administered BreachForums, the largest resale site for pirated data.
British national “IntelBroker” charged with causing $25 million in damages; U.S. seeks his extradition from France
“IntelBroker” was arrested in France in February, 2025, but news of his arrest was first disclosed today by French authorities. Now the U.S. is revealing its charges against him as they seek his extradition from France. From the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, this press release: Kai West, a British… Introduction to Malware Binary Triage (IMBT) Course Looking to level up your skills? Get 10% off using coupon code…
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