Iranian with Turkish citizenship detained in cyber case

Montenegro police, in cooperation with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have arrested an Iranian citizen holding Turkish nationality. He is suspected of carrying out extensive cyberattacks since 2013 targeting over 150 universities across the United States, causing damages totaling approximately $3.4 billion. The 39-year-old detainee faces charges including conspiracy to commit electronic fraud, hacking, and identity theft. He is expected to be transferred to the Supreme Court in Podgorica for extradition procedures. The data obtained is reported to have been used by Iranian entities, including the Revolutionary Guard, according to authorities.

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