West Springfield man arrested for cyberstalking and firebombing linked to online exploitation network

masslive.com December 6, 2024, 02:01 AM UTC

Ryan Stenwick, 24, from West Springfield, was arrested for alleged cyberstalking and firebombing as part of a global online network known for financial and sexual exploitation. He faces four criminal charges in U.S. District Court. The network, called "Com," is linked to serious crimes including hacking, swatting, and animal torture. Stenwick reportedly conducted these activities from home, despite personal challenges such as being expelled from high school and living with his parents. A federal magistrate judge is currently deciding whether to keep Stenwick in custody until his trial.


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