Jordan says suspected ShinyHunters hacker arrested after FBI data theft claim

Jordan has officially announced the arrest of an individual believed to be a member of the ShinyHunters hacking group. This group is alleged to have stolen sensitive data from every FBI employee, according to the group's own claims. The arrest occurred recently in the kingdom, though the identity of the suspect has not been disclosed.

State television reported that ongoing investigations are being conducted into the suspect and the broader network of which he is associated. The kingdom is a key ally of the United States, hosting American security personnel. This arrest is the latest development in the ongoing case against ShinyHunters, a cyber extortion group known for targeting major corporations worldwide through data theft and extortion.

The group's members are primarily young, English-speaking hackers focused on data theft. The arrested individual, known by the hacker name Rey, is reportedly cooperating with the FBI and is aiding in the identification of his associates. Despite Khader's cooperation, the group has continued its hacking activities in 2026, claiming responsibility for breaches at Rockstar Games and the Canvas education platform that disrupted US schools.

FBI Director Kash Patel had previously hinted at more arrests in connection with ShinyHunters. The FBI has denied commenting on specific arrests or activities in Jordan but emphasized its commitment to investigating the cyber incident and bringing the responsible individuals to justice. ShinyHunters' claimed theft of extensive personal data from FBI employees has drawn comparisons to the 2015 intrusion at the US Office of Personnel Management, which compromised sensitive information on millions of Americans.