A Russian hacker from the FBI's most wanted list has been arrested in Thailand: involved in the poisoning of Skripal.

Arrest of the Russian Hacker in Thailand

According to The Sun: A man who was actively sought after is suspected of being involved in large-scale cyberattacks during Hillary Clinton's election campaign, as well as in the poisoning of Sergey Skripal with the nerve agent 'Novichok'. The Thai police believe they have managed to arrest a Russian military intelligence agent from the GRU.

“WORLD CLASS” Russian hacker on the FBI's most wanted list is rumoured to have been arrested out in Thailand after years on the run.

Details of the arrest are still being clarified, but the news has sparked wide interest among international law enforcement officials.

This event adds new colors to the ongoing investigations into international cyber activity and the actions of Russian hackers. The arrest of such a figure could have serious implications for cooperation between countries in the fields of cybersecurity and combating organized crime. Additional details and possible further steps on this issue are expected to be announced soon.