Tyler Robert Buchanan, a core leader of the Scattered Spider subset of The Com, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for orchestrating phishing and SIM‑swap attacks that stole more than $8 million in cryptocurrency and harvested thousands of credentials. Arrested in Spain in 2024 and in federal custody since April 2025, Buchanan faces up to 22 years in prison and his plea highlights international law enforcement cooperation against Com-linked criminal networks. #ScatteredSpider #TylerBuchanan
Keypoints
- Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
- He and co-conspirators used phishing and SIM‑swapping to steal over $8 million in cryptocurrency.
- Victims included high‑net‑worth individuals and companies across entertainment, telecom, technology, and finance.
- Buchanan was arrested in Spain in 2024 and has been in federal custody since April 2025, facing up to 22 years.
- Scattered Spider, an aggressive subset of The Com, is linked to swatting, extortion, sextortion of minors, and other violent cybercrimes.
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