Russian man detained in Prague on suspicion of running cyberattacks on US
A RUSSIAN man has been detained in Prague on suspicion of running cyberattacks on the United States.
A Russian man was detained in Prague on suspicion of running cyberattacks on US
Soon after his arrest in a joint operation by the FBI and Czech law enforcement, the suspected hacker fainted and required hospital treatment.
It is unclear if he is alleged to be involved in hacking against the Democratic Party or its presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, or other alleged cyberattacks on the administration of the US election in a number of states.
America has expressed concern in recent days about Russian interference with the US presidential election by cyber attacks.
It is unclear if he is alleged to be involved in hacking against Hillary Clinton
The man was not named.
It came as such a shock for the suspect that he did not resist at all and even lost consciousness
He was said to be staying in a Prague hotel and driving around the city with his girlfriend in an expensive car.
A statement read: "Czech police carried out a successful joint operation with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"The objective of the police was a Russian national, suspected of committing hacker attacks on targets in the United States."
America has expressed concern about Russian interference with the US presidential election
Russia denies US cyber attacks
The man was apprehended at his hotel within 12 hours of an Interpol alert from the FBI.
One report said: "It came as such a shock for the suspect that he did not resist at all and even lost consciousness."
It is expected that the US will seek extradition of the Russian man.