Teen Hacker Extradited to Face U.S. Charges Over $100M Scattered Spider Ransom Campaign
The DOJ unsealed a complaint charging 19‑year‑old Peter Stokes, a dual US‑Estonia citizen, with conspiracy, computer intrusion and fraud for his role in Scattered Spider. He was arrested in Finland and extradited to Chicago, highlighting the U.S. reach against transnational teen‑run ransomware groups that have caused over $100 million in losses.