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Australian teenager charged over alleged hoax calls to U.S. emergency services

January 13, 2026

A teenager from New South Wales, Australia, has been charged with multiple counts of making hoax 'swatting' calls to U. S. emergency services. The Australian Federal Police initiated an investigation following intelligence from the FBI about a member of an online criminal network involved in these incidents.

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Teenager arrested in New South Wales for making hoax calls to U. S. emergency services.
Investigation launched by Australian Federal Police after FBI intelligence.
Search warrant executed on December 18, 2025, resulting in the seizure of electronic devices and a firearm.
Teenager charged with 12 counts related to telecommunications offenses.
Suspected involvement in a decentralized online criminal network.

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