'Lizard Squad' member arrested over PayPal fraud

22-year old from Twickenham yet to be formally charged.
Text: Bengt Lemne
Published 2015-01-02

According to reports online (Dailydot and The Guardian), a 22-year old man from Twickenham was arrested (and later released on bail) over alleged PayPal fraud taking place between 2013 and 2014.

The man has been connected to the recent attacks on PSN and Xbox Live by 'Lizard Squad'. The Thames Valley police released a statement outlining the situation:

"The South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) has arrested a 22-year-old man from Twickenham on suspicion of fraud by false representation and Computer Misuse Act offences.

The arrest yesterday (30/12) is in connection with an ongoing investigation in to cyber fraud offences which took place between 2013 and August 2014 during which victims reported funds being stolen from their PayPal accounts.

The arrested man was released on bail until 10 March."

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