US authorities have charged a 19-year-old for his alleged involvement in an $8 million crypto ransom scheme as part of the “Scattered Spider” hacking group.

Peter Stokes, 19, faces U.S. charges tied to at least four alleged intrusions, including a 2025 jewelry retailer hack.

Peter Stokes, 19, was extradited from Finland to face federal charges tied to the Scattered Spider hacking group, linked to over $100M in ransom payments.