Romanian man sentenced to prison for swatting spree targeting dozens of US officials
A Romanian man, Thomasz Szabo, has been sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating a swatting campaign that targeted dozens of U.S. government officials, including members of Congress and federal judges. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy and threats charges after leading a group that made hoax emergency calls to provoke police responses. The scheme, which spanned several years, diverted first responders from real emergencies and involved international coordination with accomplices in Serbia and the United States.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRomanian man sentenced to prison for swatting spree targeting dozens of US officialsA Romanian man has been sentenced to four years in prison for organizing a wave of swatting calls and bomb threats against dozens of U.S. government targets, including members of Congress, cabinet-level officials, federal judges and the heads of federa...ByMICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated PressApril 29, 2026, 7:14 PM1:24FILE - The Department of Justice seal is seen in Washington, Nov. 28, 2018.
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