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WALSALL TEENAGER ARRESTED IN JOINT WEST MIDLANDS POLICE AND FBI OPERATION


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Published: 17:20 19/07/2024

We have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Walsall in connection with a global
cyber online crime group which has been targeting large organisations with
ransomware and gaining access to computer networks.

Officers from our Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands (ROCUWM)
joined officers from the National Crime Agency, in coordination with the United
States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to make the arrest at an address
in the town on Thursday (July 18).

The suspect was taken into custody on suspicion of Blackmail and Computer Misuse
Act offences and has been released on bail while we continue with our enquiries.

We also recovered evidence at the address including a number of digital devices
which will undergo forensic examination.

The arrest is part of a global investigation into a large scale cyber hacking
community which has targeted a number of major companies which includes MGM
Resorts in America.



Detective Inspector Hinesh Mehta, Cyber Crime Unit Manager, at ROCUWM, said:
“This arrest has been made following a complex investigation which stretches
overseas to America.

"We have been working closely with the National Crime Agency and FBI.

"These cyber groups have targeted well known organisations with ransomware and
they have successfully targeted multiple victims around the world taking from
them significant amounts of money.

"We want to send out a clear message that we will find you. It’s simply not
worth it.”

Bryan Vorndran, Assistant Director of FBI’s Cyber Division, said: “Today’s
arrest is a testimony to the strength of the FBI’s domestic, international, and
private sector partnerships.

“The FBI, in coordination with its partners, will continue to relentlessly
pursue malicious actors who target American companies, no matter where they may
be located or how sophisticated their techniques are.”

MGM Resorts added: “We’re proud to have assisted law enforcement in locating and
arresting one of the alleged criminals responsible for the cyber attack against
MGM Resorts and many others.

“We know first-hand the damage these criminals can do and the importance of
working with law enforcement to fight back.

"By voluntarily shutting down our systems, refusing to pay a ransom and working
with law enforcement on their investigation and response, the message to
criminals was clear: it’s not worth it.



"We are forever grateful to the FBI for their support and work with
international law enforcement to bring these criminals to justice.”

Microsoft said: "Today sends a strong message to cybercriminals: there will be
consequences for your actions.

"Microsoft commends law enforcement for taking action against those that seek to
cause harm, and we remain committed to collaborating with others across the
public and private sector to collectively combat cyber threats and make the
Internet a safer place.

"As this outcome shows, we have greater impact when we come together to fight
cybercrime."

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