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Thai Police Arrest Russian Hacker Wanted by FBI

11/22/2025

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Thai police arrested Denis Obrezko, suspected Russian hacker, on Phuket for alleged cyberattacks, sought by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Obrezko entered Thailand on October 30 and was detained on November 6.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a formal extradition request.
Thai police confirmed only Obrezko's arrest, countering reports of a second suspect.
The FBI was involved in the operation, which included seizing digital devices from Obrezko's hotel.

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Thai police arrested Denis Obrezko, suspected Russian hacker, on Phuket for alleged cyberattacks, sought by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Obrezko entered Thailand on October 30 and was detained on November 6.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a formal extradition request.
Thai police confirmed only Obrezko's arrest, countering reports of a second suspect.
The FBI was involved in the operation, which included seizing digital devices from Obrezko's hotel.