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Dutch police officer stands near courthouse with detained 24-year-old man.

Dutch Police Apprehend ShinyHunters Hacker in Amsterdam

Dutch police have made a significant breakthrough in the case against the notorious hacker group ShinyHunters, arresting a 24-year-old Amsterdam resident on September 15, who is set to face the Rotterdam District Court on September 29, 2026. The suspect, identified as Pepijn van d, is now one step closer to facing justice.

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Police officers raid a makeshift call centre, finding scattered laptops, phones, and bank cards amidst abandoned chairs.

Dutch Police Disrupt Helpdesk Scam Ring with In-Person Tactics

Dutch police stormed a makeshift call centre in Amsterdam, catching six suspects in the act of running a helpdesk scam ring and making off with multiple laptops, phones, and bank cards. The daring raid, which happened on June 10, has put a dent in the operation, but police warn that further arrests may be on the horizon.

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