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Reporter Sebastiaan Explores News on Arrest of ‘ShinyHunters Leader’: ‘It’s Not Easy for Parents’
Pepijn van der S., a 24-year-old hacker arrested by the Dienst Speciale Interventies in Amsterdam, faces accusations ranging from involvement with the ShinyHunters collective to attempted solicitation of two murders. While the FBI alleges he played a leadership role, Dutch police have not confirmed this. Colleagues describe him as a shy, talented individual who turned to hacking due to childhood trauma and boredom rather than financial gain, leaving his workplace in shock over the severe criminal charges.
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