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

January 13, 2026

An Australian teenager from New South Wales has been arrested and charged for making hoax 'swatting' calls to U. S. emergency services. The Australian Federal Police, following intelligence from the FBI, conducted a search warrant execution that revealed multiple electronic devices and a prohibited firearm.

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Teenager charged with 12 counts of using a telecommunications service to commit a serious offense.
Investigation initiated after intelligence from the U. S. FBI.
Search warrant executed in regional New South Wales on December 18, 2025.
Seized items included multiple electronic devices and a prohibited firearm.
Accused is linked to a decentralized online criminal network.

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

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