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Korea
Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice
I am Lee Jae-myung, and I'm threatening to blow up Kakao... A teenager arrested and prosecuted for 17 instances of 'swatting' threats
A teenager has been arrested and prosecuted for making multiple bomb threats against companies by impersonating President Lee Jae-myung.
Mar 23 • 06:56 UTC
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Canada
Global News
National & Local
False shooting report prompts heavy police response near Ottawa
A false report of a shooting in Barry's Bay, Ontario, led to a significant police response, which is now being investigated as a potential 'swatting' incident.
Feb 26 • 18:06 UTC
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UK
Guardian
Crime & Justice
'Anonymity online is an illusion': NSW teen charged over alleged mass shooting hoax in US
A New South Wales teenager has been charged for allegedly making false emergency calls about mass shootings in the US, a practice known as 'swatting'.
Jan 13 • 01:47 UTC