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Scattered Spider Member Arrested in Spain — FBI Unseals Indictment

·Source: FBI / Europol

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Executive Summary

FBI and Spanish police arrest alleged Scattered Spider member linked to MGM, Caesars, and healthcare breaches. Indictment details $100M+ in damages.

Analysis

A 22-year-old UK national allegedly affiliated with Scattered Spider was arrested in Mallorca, Spain, following an FBI-led investigation. The unsealed indictment links the suspect to intrusions at MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and multiple healthcare organizations. Total damages estimated at over $100 million. The arrest is part of a broader international effort to dismantle the group.
Source Attribution

Originally published by FBI / Europol on Mar 3, 2026. Verified by: FBI, Europol, Spanish National Police.

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