A Dutch man known for his high-profile transformation from cybercriminal to reformed security professional was arrested on 2026-09-28 as part of the ShinyHunters hacking investigation. His 2023 convictions for data theft and extortion and subsequent disavowal of cybercrime had received international media attention.
Dutch authorities arrested a 24-year-old Amsterdam man on 2026-09-28 as part of an investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group. The suspect was detained earlier in September and has been confirmed by police to be connected to the cybercriminal organization.
Dutch authorities arrested 23-year-old Pepijn van der Stap (online alias "Umbreon") on September 28, 2026, on suspicion of aiding the prolific hacker group ShinyHunters in data thefts and extortions. The previously convicted cybercriminal had publicly claimed to have reformed and was working in offensive security.