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ShinyHunters Suspect Rey Reportedly Detained in Jordan, Helping FBI Identify Group Members
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A suspected member of the ShinyHunters digital extortion group, known online as Rey, has been detained in Jordan. The individual, whose real name is reportedly Saif al-Din Khader, was taken into custody and is cooperating with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. This cooperation is said to be helping the FBI identify other members of the ShinyHunters group. The detention occurred on September 29, 2026, according to sources familiar with the matter. The development is a result of efforts by authorities in Jordan, with the FBI's involvement indicating a collaborative international approach to addressing the group's activities.
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