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Federal courthouse in Chicago where an alleged Scattered Spider hacker appeared after extradition from Finland
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Scattered Spider Hacker Extradited to Chicago Over $8 Million Jewelry Ransom Plot

Peter Stokes, 19, a dual US-Estonian citizen and alleged Scattered Spider member, appeared in Chicago federal court after his extradition from Finland to face charges tied to an $8 million cryptocurrency ransom demand.

5 Jul 2026 ·9 min read
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