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Montenegro Police, FBI Arrest Iranian Wanted by US for Hacking

Usnews • June 26, 2026

A police officer escorts an Iranian national, who is suspected of hacking attacks that damaged U.S. infrastructure to the tune of $3.4 billion according to Montenegrin police, and was arrested in a joint operation with the FBI, to an investigating judge on a U.S. extradition request, in Podgorica, Montenegro, June 26, 2026. REUTERS/Stevo Vasiljevic

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Montenegro Arrests Iranian Hacker Linked to $3.4 Billion Cyberattacks Montenegrin authorities, in collaboration with the FBI, arrested a 39-year-old Iranian national with dual Iranian and Turkish citizenship in Kotor. He is accused of orchestrating cyberattacks from 2013 that targeted over 150 U.S. universities, causing damages estimated at $3.4 billion. The suspect is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud, hacking, and identity theft. The stolen data, including access to compromised university accounts, was allegedly used to benefit Iranian state interests. Extradition proceedings to the U.S. are set to begin in Montenegro's High Court. This arrest highlights ongoing concerns regarding state-sponsored cyber operations from Iran. 13 sources 74

Montenegro Police, FBI Arrest Iranian Wanted by US for Hacking

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