Two Europeans Indicted for Extensive 'Swatting' Campaign Against U.S. Officials
The accused targeted over 100 individuals, including high-ranking government officials, by making false emergency reports to provoke armed police responses.
- The campaign spanned from December 2020 to January 2024, involving over 120 fake emergency calls.
- Victims included members of Congress, Cabinet officials, and private citizens.
- The suspects, from Romania and Serbia, are charged with conspiracy and multiple counts of making threats.
- The swatting incidents included fake bomb threats and reports of mass shootings and kidnappings.
- Authorities emphasize the severe danger and emotional trauma caused by these hoaxes.
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