WASHINGTON: As part of an international operation, a Chinese national was detained in Singapore on suspicion of developing and utilizing malware used in cyberattacks, massive fraud, and child exploitation.
Wang Yunhe, 35, was reportedly arrested on May 24 at his Singaporean residence due to suspicions that he was involved in cybercrime in the United States, according to the Singapore Police Force (SPF).
In response to questions from CNA on Thursday, May 30, SPF stated that the arrest came about as a result of an extradition request from the United States. Singapore and the US have an extradition treaty.
US authorities claim Wang oversaw a significant botnet for almost ten years.
According to quotes from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated that the “911 S5” botnet—a network of computers in nearly 200 countries with malware on them—was probably the largest in the world.
It was reported that this botnet made millions of dollars by selling criminals access to these computers, which they then used for financial fraud, identity theft, and scams involving pandemic relief.
According to Brett, the FBI’s deputy assistant director for cyber operations, search warrants were executed in Singapore and Thailand.
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