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Dutch Teens Arrested Over Alleged Pro-Russian Wi-Fi Snooping Near EU Agencies

Prosecutors say the boys were recruited on Telegram to carry a Wi-Fi sniffer near EU institutions in The Hague.

Overview

  • One suspect remains in custody while the other is on home bail with an ankle monitor, with a closed hearing expected within two weeks.
  • Authorities said the case concerns suspected government-sponsored interference following a reported tip from intelligence service AIVD.
  • Investigators executed searches and seized electronic equipment, with local reports saying one boy was arrested while doing his homework.
  • Local media reported sightings near the Europol and Eurojust headquarters and the Canadian embassy as the device allegedly mapped nearby Wi-Fi activity.
  • Prime Minister Dick Schoof described the episode as part of Russia’s hybrid attacks on Europe and warned about the exploitation of minors.