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Man charged in London Hydro data breach: LPS

Ctvnews.Ca • October 2, 2026

The London Police Service has charged a man in connection with a London Hydro data breach.

On June 19, police received a report from London Hydro a suspected compromise of its customer information.

Investigators said between June 5 and June 17, a suspect accessed customer accounts unauthorized, gaining customer information.

The LPS executed a warrant a on Aug. 13, part of investigation efforts. Several devices were seized and examined. Police said they found evidence that linked the suspect to the data breach.

A 40-year-old man of London has been charged with fraudulently obtaining any computer service and mischief over $5,000.

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London Man Charged in Hydro Data Breach Case A 40-year-old man from London has been charged in connection with unauthorized access to London Hydro customer data. The breach reportedly occurred between June 5 and June 17, 2026, when the suspect accessed customer accounts without authorization. London Hydro notified the police on June 19 after suspecting a compromise of customer information. Following an investigation, police executed a search warrant on August 13, seizing several electronic devices that contained evidence linking the suspect to the breach. The affected data included names, email addresses, phone numbers, and account details, but no sensitive payment information was compromised. The accused, Rony Hotimsk, has been charged with fraudulently obtaining a computer service and mischief over $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 29, 2026. London Hydro has since begun offering credit monitoring services to affected customers and advised vigilance against suspicious requests. 2 sources 28

Man charged in London Hydro data breach: LPS

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