Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Russian Hacking Suspect Arrested in Thailand
A man from Russia, who is suspected of hacking into important computers in other countries, was caught in Thailand.
He might be sent to the United States for trial.
Police found many computers and phones in his hotel room.
A 35-year-old Russian hacking suspect wanted by the FBI was arrested in Phuket, Thailand.
The suspect is accused of cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies.
He entered Thailand on Oct. 30 and was arrested on Nov. 6 at his hotel.
Thai police seized electronic devices during the arrest, with FBI officials present.
The suspect's extradition to the U.S. is pending, with no timeline given.
- Who
- Denis Obrezko, a 35-year-old Russian national
- What
- Arrested for suspected cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies
- When
- Nov. 6, 2022
- Where
- Phuket, Thailand
- Why
- He was wanted by the FBI and entered Thailand on Oct. 30, 2022
U.S. Government
Russian Government
Extradition
U.S. Government
U.S. seeks extradition of the suspect for trial
Russian Government
Russia plans to fight the extradition
- Age
- 35 years old
- Nationality
- Russian
- Arrest Date
- Nov. 6, 2022
- Location of Arrest
- Phuket, Thailand
- Accusation
- Cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies