Theregister Dutch Police Arrest Man After Accidental Data Leak and Extortion Attempt
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Dutch police arrested a 40-year-old man from Ridderkerk for computer hacking after he received confidential files due to a police error. The man attempted to extort the police for something in return for the files, leading to his arrest on February 16, 2026.
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2026-02-16
Man arrested for computer hacking after extortion attempt
2026-02-16
Police acknowledge error in sending confidential files
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