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Two Dutch teenagers arrested in spying case linked to Russia

Two Dutch teenagers arrested in spying case linked to Russia

Summary

Two 17-year-old boys in the Netherlands were arrested for suspected involvement in a spying case linked to Russia. They were allegedly connected with pro-Russian hackers and used a device to intercept Wi-Fi networks.

Key Facts

  • Two Dutch teenagers, both 17 years old, were arrested for allegedly being involved in state interference linked to Russia.
  • They were reportedly contacted by pro-Russian hackers using the messaging app Telegram.
  • One boy allegedly carried a "wi-fi sniffer" past important offices in The Hague, like Europol and the Canadian embassy.
  • A judge decided one boy would remain in detention, while the other would stay under home supervision until a hearing.
  • The father of one teenager said his son was arrested while doing homework and was interested in computers and hacking.
  • The arrests are tied to suspicions of espionage and working with a foreign country.
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