Iranian national extradited to US by Montenegro over alleged $3.4B cyberattack case

Montenegro has extradited an Iranian-Turkish dual national to the United States to face charges related to a massive cyberattack campaign. The suspect is accused of orchestrating digital intrusions that targeted more than 150 U.S. universities, resulting in an estimated $3.4 billion in damages. The extradition was confirmed by police in the Balkan nation on Thursday.

The case represents a significant international legal development in the prosecution of cybercrime. The transfer of the individual to U.S. custody follows the suspect's detention in Montenegro and marks a key step in the ongoing investigation into the large-scale financial and institutional impact of these alleged cyber activities.