A British man has been charged in the US over allegedly leading a global hacking scheme which caused more than 25 million dollars (£18.2 million) in damages.
Kai West was arrested in France in February. The US is seeking his extradition on charges which allege he stole and sold data under the online identity IntelBroker.
In an indictment unsealed by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, the 25-year-old faces 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.
FBI assistant director in charge Christopher G Raia said the charges followed a "years-long" scheme to steal data and sell it for "millions in illicit funds".
He said the scheme had caused victims losses of at least 25 million dollars (£18.2 million) worldwide.
The indictment alleges West and his co-conspirators had sought to collect around two million dollars (£1.4 million) by selling stolen data.
Among more than 40 victims listed in the indictment were a telecommunications company, a municipal healthcare provider and an internet service provider.
US Attorney Jay Clayton thanked British, French, Spanish and Dutch authorities for their assistance in the investigation.
