"The boys, both aged 17, were arrested on Monday. One has been remanded in custody while the other released on home bail. According to one of the boy's fathers, who spoke to De Telegraaf newspaper, they were recruited by pro-Russian hackers over the messaging app Telegram. He said they had been accused of being tasked with carrying a "wifi-sniffer" along a route past buildings in The Hague, including the headquarters of Europol and Eurojust, as well as several embassies."
"The father said his son is a diligent student, plays hockey, and works part-time in a supermarket. "He doesn't go out, and shows no inclination to explore the world. We raise our children to handle everyday risks, but nothing like this. Who could have anticipated it?" That's a great question that all parents should be asking themselves. Conscientious parents prepare their children with safety scenarios like, "What would you do if...." and use those conversations to instill strategies for coping with risky situations."
Two 17-year-olds in the Netherlands were arrested on suspicion of espionage linked to pro‑Russian hackers. One teen was remanded in custody while the other was released on home bail. Authorities tied the arrests to laws on state‑sponsored interference and withheld further details because of the suspects' age and an ongoing investigation. Family members said the boys were allegedly recruited over the Telegram messaging app and accused of carrying a "wifi‑sniffer" along a route past Europol, Eurojust and several embassies in The Hague. Parents are advised to discuss online recruitment risks and monitor which platforms their children use.
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