A 25-year-old British citizen has been formally charged in the United States for allegedly leading an international hacking operation that caused millions in damages to individuals, companies, and public institutions.
Authorities in the US claim the man, identified as Kai West, was the person behind an online identity known as “IntelBroker.” Between 2022 and 2025, West is accused of breaking into systems of more than 40 organizations and trying to sell sensitive data on underground online forums.
According to court documents, the financial impact of the operation is estimated to be around £18 million. If convicted of the most serious offense—wire fraud—West could face up to 20 years in prison.
Prosecutors believe that West worked with a group of 32 other hackers and also used the online alias “Kyle Northern.” While officials didn’t name the specific forum used, various sources suggest that the activity took place on BreachForums, a site often linked to the trade of stolen data.
Investigators say West posted nearly 160 threads offering stolen data for sale, often in exchange for money, digital credits, or even for free. His alleged victims include a healthcare provider, a telecom company, and an internet service provider—all based in the US. While official names were not disclosed in court, separate reports connect the IntelBroker identity to past breaches involving major companies and even government bodies.
One particularly concerning incident tied to the IntelBroker persona occurre
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