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Legal Consequences Conspiracy Online Groups Legal Charges Investigation False Reporting Federal Prosecution Telecommunications Disruption Bomb Threats Government Officials

Romanian Swatting Organizer Sentenced to Four Years in U.S. Prison

The case signals U.S. reach against overseas ringleaders of dangerous hoax calls.

U.S. Secret Service Dismantles Massive SIM-Server Network Near UN, Averting NYC Communications Disruption

Romanian Citizen Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Swatting and Bomb Threats Against U.S. Officials

California Teen Sentenced to 4 Years for Nationwide Swatting Spree

California Teen Pleads Guilty to Extensive Swatting Campaign

Two Europeans Indicted for Extensive 'Swatting' Campaign Against U.S. Officials