Four individuals were arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into cyber attacks targeting Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The suspects include a 17-year-old British man, two 19-year-old men (one Latvian and one British), and a 20-year-old British woman. They are accused of blackmail, money laundering, and offenses under the Computer Misuse Act. These arrests represent a significant development in the ongoing investigation, which aims to identify and prosecute those responsible for the cyber attacks that sought ransom payments from the attacked retailers.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) stated that four individuals were arrested on suspicion of blackmail, money laundering, and offenses related to the Computer Misuse Act.
Arrests included a 17-year-old British man, a 19-year-old Latvian man, a 19-year-old British man, and a 20-year-old British woman, all linked to organized crime.
The NCA investigation focused on cyber attacks against Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods, where hackers attempted to extort ransom payments.
NCA's cybercrime unit regards these arrests as a significant development, emphasizing that the investigation remains a high priority.
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