SaralnamaTwo 17-year-old boys were arrested in the Netherlands on for suspected spying linked to Russia. They allegedly contacted pro-Russian hackers on Telegram. One boy reportedly walked near Europol, Eurojust, and the Canadian embassy in The Hague with a wi-fi sniffer device. A judge ordered one boy to remain in custody and the other on home bail. The boys will face a hearing within two weeks. One boy's father said police arrested his son while doing homework, mentioning espionage charges. The teen was described as computer-savvy with an interest in hacking. Dutch authorities have not provided more details due to the suspects' age and ongoing investigation. (Updated 26 Sep 2025, 16:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Two 17-year-old boys were arrested in the Netherlands on for suspected spying linked to Russia
- They allegedly contacted pro-Russian hackers on Telegram
- One boy reportedly walked near Europol, Eurojust, and the Canadian embassy in The Hague with a wi-fi sniffer device