NCA arrests four in connection with cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods
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Summary
Four individuals have been arrested in the UK by the National Crime Agency (NCA) for their alleged involvement in cyber attacks targeting major retailers M&S, Co-op, and Harrods. The suspects—two 19-year-old males, a 17-year-old male, and a 20-year-old female—were arrested in the West Midlands and London on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences, blackmail, money laundering, and participating in organized crime group activities. Their electronic devices were seized during the arrests.
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Two males aged 19, another aged 17, and a 20-year-old female were apprehended in the West Midlands and London this morning (10 July) on suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offences, blackmail, money laundering and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.
All four were arrested at their home addresses and had their electronic devices seized
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