UK Man Charged in Hack-to-Trade Scheme Faces US Extradition

UK Man Charged in Hack-to-Trade Scheme Faces US Extradition

First seen 15 Jan 2026, 06:50 UTC •Law360Bloomberg •24.3

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Robert Westbrook, a 40-year-old British national, is facing extradition to the US after losing a legal challenge in London. He has been charged with unauthorized computer access to obtain market-sensitive information, allegedly generating profits of around $3.75 million through a hack-to-trade scheme targeting company executives.

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