Kai West, aka ‘IntelBroker,’ faces charges for a years-long hacking scheme that netted him $25 million in damages from unsuspecting victims.
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher G. Raia, announced the unsealing of a four-count criminal Indictment and Complaint charging West with conspiring with an online group named the CyberN[——], to steal data from a telecommunications company, municipal health care provider, an Internet service provider, and more than 40 other victims.
West, using the IntelBroker identity, compromised victims’ computer systems, exfiltrated data from those systems, and then sold the stolen data for profit. He accomplished his scheme in connection with his leadership of the online hacking group called the ‘CyberN[——],’ which frequented a particular internet forum (‘Forum-1’).
Between approximately 2023 to 2025, West offered hacked data for sale approximately 41 times; and offered to distribute hacked data for free (or for Forum-1 credits) approximately 117 times. West and his co-conspirators have sought to collect at least approximately $2,000,000 by selling the stolen data. Based on information received from the victims of these breaches, West and his co-conspirators have cumulatively caused victim losses of at least $25,000,000.
West was arrested in France in February 2025, and the United States is seeking his extradition. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla.
“The IntelBroker alias has caused millions in damages to victims around the world,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “This action reflects the FBI’s commitment to pursuing cybercriminals around the world. New Yorkers are all too often the victims of intentional cyber schemes and our office is committed to bringing these remote actors to justice.”
“Kai West, an alleged serial hacker, is charged for a nefarious, years-long scheme to steal victim’s data and sell it for millions in illicit funds, causing more than $25 million in damages worldwide,” said FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher G. Raia. “Today’s announcement should serve as a warning to anyone thinking they can hide behind a keyboard and commit cyber-crime with impunity; the FBI will find and hold you accountable no matter where you are.”
The investigation into West’s hacking scheme is ongoing, with the FBI working closely with international authorities to bring him to justice.
The case highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and the need for law enforcement agencies to work together to combat it.
As the investigation continues, West’s alleged crimes will come to light, and the full extent of his hacking scheme will be revealed.
West’s extradition to the United States is pending, and he will face charges in federal court.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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