Dutch police have confirmed that a 24‑year‑old man from Amsterdam, arrested earlier this month, is being detained as part of an investigation into the cyber‑crime group known as ShinyHunters.
According to a statement from the Dutch National Police, the suspect remains in custody while investigators continue to examine his alleged involvement with the hacking collective. No further details about charges or evidence have been released.
ShinyHunters has gained notoriety for breaching corporate networks and selling stolen credentials, personal data and other illicit material on underground forums. The group has been linked to multiple high‑profile data leaks over the past few years.
The arrest follows a broader push by European law‑enforcement agencies to disrupt organized cyber‑crime operations. Authorities in several countries have recently targeted members of similar hacking networks, citing the growing threat to businesses and individuals.
Police have not provided additional information about the suspect’s identity or the specific role he may have played within ShinyHunters, and no comment has been made by the individual’s legal representatives.
<small>Source: Bleeping Computer — read the original story there.</small>
