Russian hacking suspect wanted by the FBI arrested on Thai resort island


A 35-year-old suspected Russian hacker, identified in Russian media as Denis Obrezko, right, back to camera, with cyber police after he was arrested in Phuket, Thailand, on Nov 6, 2025. -- Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau via AP

BANGKOK (AP): Police have arrested a suspected Russian hacker on the Thai resort island of Phuket who was wanted by the FBI on allegations he was behind cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies, officials said.

The 35-year-old, who entered Thailand on Oct. 30 at Phuket Airport, was taken into custody earlier this month at his hotel and is now being held pending possible extradition, Thai police said.

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