Iranian Suspect Held in Montenegro Over U.S. Cyberattacks

Montenegro police, working with the FBI, have arrested a 39-year-old Iranian man suspected of cyberattacks that caused $3.4 billion in damage to infrastructure in the United States. The arrest was announced by Montenegrin authorities, who said the suspect is wanted in the U.S.

According to the statement, he was detained in the resort city of Kotor in Montenegro. No further details were provided about the alleged attacks or the timing of the arrest, but the case involves a high-value cybercrime investigation linked to U.S. infrastructure.

The suspect remains in custody as authorities continue handling the matter, with the U.S. seeking him in connection with the alleged attacks.