Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York | Department of Justice
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, alongside FBI Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office, Christopher G. Raia, has announced charges against Kai West, also known as "IntelBroker" and "Kyle Northern." West is accused of orchestrating a hacking scheme under the alias "IntelBroker," which allegedly caused over $25 million in damages to victims worldwide.
West and his online group, CyberN[------], are said to have stolen data from various entities including a telecommunications company and a municipal healthcare provider. The stolen data was reportedly sold online for more than $2 million. West was arrested in France earlier this year, and the U.S. is seeking his extradition. The case will be overseen by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton stated, “The IntelBroker alias has caused millions in damages to victims around the world.” He emphasized the commitment of law enforcement to pursuing cybercriminals globally.
FBI Assistant Director Christopher G. Raia remarked on the seriousness of the charges against West: “Kai West, an alleged serial hacker, is charged for a nefarious, years-long scheme to steal victim’s data and sell it for millions in illicit funds.”
According to allegations in the indictment and complaint, West used his position within CyberN[------] to compromise computer systems and exfiltrate data such as customer lists and marketing information. Between 2023 and 2025, he offered hacked data for sale or distribution numerous times on an internet forum known as Forum-1.
West's activities reportedly included selling data from companies based in the United States and accepting payments via Monero cryptocurrency to maintain anonymity. His posts on Forum-1 made him notorious within that community.
Among those affected by West's actions were a U.S.-based telecommunications provider and a municipal healthcare provider whose patient data was compromised.
West faces several charges including conspiracy to commit computer intrusions with a potential five-year prison sentence; conspiracy to commit wire fraud with up to 20 years; accessing protected computers with another five-year maximum; and wire fraud also carrying up to 20 years.
Clayton praised both domestic agencies like the FBI and international partners from France, Spain, and Britain for their cooperation in this case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan B. Finkel will lead the prosecution under the Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit. It is important to note that these charges are accusations at this stage; West remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.
