Police Arrest Telegram Channel Operator Selling Data
Russian police arrested the alleged operator of a Telegram channel selling personal data and confidential information from telecom, banking, and government databases. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into crimes involving illegal access to computer systems and unauthorized use of confidential data.
Consensus
- The operator of a Telegram channel that sold personal and confidential data was arrested in Moscow.
- The channel provided access to information from telecom providers, banks, and government databases.
- The operation was conducted by Russian police in coordination with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD).
- The investigation is based on articles 183, 272, and 286 of the Russian Criminal Code.
- The suspect admitted guilt, provided detailed statements, and handed over access keys to electronic devices.
- Searches at the suspect's residence uncovered smartphones, laptops, and evidence of data transfers.
- Cash in Russian and foreign currency, as well as cryptocurrency, was seized.
- The suspect is under a preventive measure restricting certain actions.
- The operation led to the complete shutdown of the illegal information resource.
- Previous arrests of accomplices (drop points, recruiters, supervisors, and data extractors) occurred between 2023 and 2025.
Points of divergence
- The case card for the arrest of the probable owner of the Telegram bot 'Userbox' by the Tverskoy District Court in Moscow appeared online. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (4 sources)
- On the website of the Tversky District Court of Moscow, a case card appeared regarding the arrest of the probable owner of a Telegram bot for 'breaking'... — ASTRA
- In Moscow, Telegram channel administrator who traded secrets was detained — Фонтанка
- Police stopped the work of a telegram channel that sold personal data — Интерфакс
- Owner of channel selling information about personal data detained — Вести