A British cyber-security student has been charged in the US over allegedly leading a hacking scheme that caused more than £18 million of damage around the world.
Kai West, who prosecutors say went by the names Kyle Northern and IntelBroker, was arrested in France in February.
He allegedly used his 'IntelBroker' identity to steal from large companies and sell data online.
The US is now seeking his extradition on charges of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and wire fraud, accessing a protected computer to obtain information and wire fraud.
He faces sentences of up to 20 years if found guilty.
