Iranian national sought by US on hacking charges arrested in Montenegro
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- ▪ Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking — New York Post
- ▪ Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking — The Straits Times
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| Publication time | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:59:43 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIranian national sought by US on hacking charges arrested in MontenegroMontenegrin police say they have arrested an Iranian national who is wanted by the United States for mass hacking attacks that caused damage of $3.4 billionByPREDRAG MILIC Associated PressJune 26, 2026, 3:27 AM1:02PODGORICA, Montenegro -- An Iranian national who is wanted by the United States for mass hacking attacks that caused damage of $3.4 billion was arrested in Montenegro, police in the Balkan country said late Thursday.The 39-year-old man, who holds both the Iranian and Turkish citizenship, is wanted by a court in New…
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