‘World-class’ Russian hacker wanted by FBI nabbed in Phuket, arrest highlights global reach of cybercrime

Gemma Iso
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:27:40 +0000
Asia, Denis Obrezko, FBI, Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau

BANGKOK: Thai authorities have taken a suspected Russian hacker into custody on the island of Phuket, following an FBI tip that he was wanted for cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies. Officials confirmed the arrest this week. The 35-year-old man arrived in Thailand on Oct 30, checking in through Phuket Airport like any other …