Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Dutch Teenagers Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Russia
Two teenage boys in the Netherlands were arrested.
They are suspected of spying for hackers who support Russia.
The boys allegedly used a device or app to gather information near important places like Europol and embassies.
Their actions are thought to be connected to government-sponsored interference, according to the prosecution.
The investigation involves a team with members from Ukraine, the EU, Europol, and the International Criminal Court.
The boys reportedly were contacted by pro-Russian hackers via the Telegram messaging service.
Two teenagers were arrested in the Netherlands.
They are suspected of spying for pro-Russian hackers.
The arrests are linked to government-sponsored interference.
The boys allegedly collected data near Europol, Eurojust, and embassies.
They were contacted by pro-Russian hackers via Telegram.
- Who
- Two Dutch teenagers
- What
- Were arrested on suspicion of spying
- When
- Earlier this week
- Where
- The Netherlands
- Why
- Allegedly collected data for pro-Russian hackers near sensitive locations.
- Suspects
- Two teenagers
- Accusation
- Spying for pro-Russian hackers
- Location of Arrest
- The Netherlands
- Alleged Activity
- Collecting data near Europol, Eurojust, and embassies
- Involvement
- Telegram messaging service