Dutch police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in an investigation tied to the ShinyHunters hacking group, with authorities expected to provide more details at his court appearance in Rotterdam. The suspect, identified by reporters as Pepijn van der Stap, has previously been convicted of hacking and blackmail, while ShinyHunters denied any connection to him. #ShinyHunters #PepijnvanderStap #PolitieLandelijkeOpsporingenInterventies
Keypoints
- Dutch police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old Amsterdam man in a ShinyHunters investigation.
- The suspect is reported to be Pepijn van der Stap, also known online as Umbreon.
- Van der Stap previously pleaded guilty to hacking and blackmailing multiple companies.
- Police are examining possible links between Van der Stap and ShinyHunters.
- ShinyHunters denied any association with the arrested suspect.