The UK National Crime Agency arrested four individuals linked to cyber attacks affecting Marks and Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Arrested suspects include two 19-year-old men, a 17-year-old boy, and a 20-year-old woman. They were apprehended under suspicions of various offenses, including violations of the Computer Misuse Act, blackmail, and money laundering. The investigation remains a priority for the NCA's National Cyber Crime Unit. Electronic devices were seized for forensic evaluation, and the cyber attacks occurred in April 2025, disrupting operations at the affected retailers, particularly M&S.
The UK's National Crime Agency arrested four individuals believed to be associated with cyber attacks on Marks and Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods, involving various criminal offenses.
The suspects, including two 19-year-old men, a 17-year-old boy, and a 20-year-old woman, are connected to significant offenses under the Computer Misuse Act, blackmail, and money laundering.
Paul Foster from the NCA stated these arrests signify a major progression in the investigation and emphasized the serious disruption caused by cyber attacks to businesses.
The alleged offenses occurred in April 2025, impacting retailers differently, with M&S halting online orders and click and collect services following its incident.
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