# Suspected ShinyHunters leader arrested in the Netherlands

https://mins.news/en/item/79351

- The Verge, 2026-09-29 21:50 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1002410/shinyhunters-hacking-suspect-arrested

> Dutch police say they arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man linked to ShinyHunters, which has claimed attacks on Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games and the FBI. Authorities did not identify him, but Krebs on Security and Reuters report that he is Pepijn van der Stap. The FBI calls him an alleged group leader; Dutch police also suspect attempted incitement to commit two murders.

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