Russian Hacker Arrested in Thailand

Thai authorities have apprehended a suspected Russian hacker in Phuket, who is sought by the FBI for alleged cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies. The 35-year-old man, identified as Denis Obrezko, was arrested at his hotel and is now in custody, awaiting possible extradition. His relatives plan to contest the extradition, while U.S. and Russian officials have declined to comment on the situation. The arrest followed an FBI tip, and police seized electronic devices during the raid. A formal extradition request has been made, but the process is uncertain.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.