Dutch teens arrested for trying to spy on Europol for Russia

Two Dutch teenage boys aged 17 have been arrested after reportedly using hacking devices to spy for Russia, according to De Telegraaf. They allegedly used a WiFi sniffer near Europol and Eurojust offices, as well as the Canadian embassy in The Hague. BleepingComputer has contacted Europol, and a spokesperson said there are no signs of a compromise on the agency’s systems and that there is no indication their systems have been compromised.

The boys were recruited over Telegram and were arrested following a tip from the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD). Due to the severity of the charges, they will stay in custody for at least two weeks as the investigation continues. This case marks an escalation from other low‑level recruitment cases seen in Europe, with the article noting a broader context of espionage activity.