# ShinyHunters Hacker Detained in Jordan

> FBI hacker Saif al-Din Khader detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau to find group members.
- Title: ShinyHunters Hacker Detained in Jordan · The Straits Times
- Summary: FBI hacker Saif al-Din Khader detained in Jordan, cooperating with bureau to find group members. ShinyHunters hacker Saif al-Din Khader detained in Jordan…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/shinyhunters-hacker-in-fbi-data-theft-detained-in-jordan-cooperating-with-bureau-sources-say
- Published: 2026-10-03T15:53:26+00:00
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## ShinyHunters Hacker Detained
Saif al-Din Khader, a key ShinyHunters hacker, was detained in Jordan on Sept 29.
## Cooperating with FBI
Khader is helping FBI and global law enforcement locate other ShinyHunters hackers.
## FBI Data Theft
ShinyHunters stole sensitive FBI employee data including medical and personal information.
## FBI Response
FBI says it continues aggressive investigation and will arrest responsible individuals.
## Group Disruption
ShinyHunters experienced operational disruption after FBI data breach announcement.
## Next Steps
FBI teams working new leads to make more arrests in ShinyHunters case.
## Key takeaway

ShinyHunters hacker Saif al-Din Khader detained in Jordan and cooperating with FBI to identify other hackers in the group.