US, French authorities confirm arrest of BreachForums hackers

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June 26, 2025, 4:28 PM

• •Five hackers have been arrested in France, including Kai West, aka IntelBroker, accused of being behind major hacks and associated with the BreachForums cybercrime forum.
• •West faces extradition to the U.S. on charges including computer intrusion and wire fraud for allegedly causing over $25 million in damages.
• •French authorities arrested four other individuals suspected of running BreachForums and being part of the ShinyHunters collective.
• •BreachForums, a notorious hacking forum where cybercriminals traded stolen data and tools, was previously shut down in 2023 and 2024.

U.S. and French authorities have collaborated to arrest five individuals involved in major hacking activities and linked to the BreachForums cybercrime forum. Among those arrested is British national Kai West, also known as IntelBroker, who is accused of leading a hacking scheme that caused over $25 million in damages. West, facing extradition, is charged with multiple offenses including computer intrusion and wire fraud. The arrests also target four other individuals suspected of managing BreachForums and belonging to the ShinyHunters collective, marking another step in the effort to dismantle the notorious hacking forum.

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