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19-Year-Old Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to Face U.S. Hacking Charges
Peter Stokes, 19, faces U.S. charges tied to at least four alleged intrusions, including a 2025 jewelry retailer hack.
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A 19‑year‑old U.S. citizen, Peter Stokes, who is alleged to be a member of the hacking group Scattered Spider, was extradited from Finland to the United States. He faces U.S. charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the extradition on July 1.
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