A U.S. Army soldier stationed in Texas has been charged with selling confidential phone records, including those allegedly linked to President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The indictment, issued by a Seattle grand jury, accuses John Wagenius, a 20-year-old soldier based at Fort Cavazos, Texas, of using online platforms to transfer the sensitive information.
Operating under the alias "Kiberphant0m," Wagenius allegedly claimed responsibility for hacking multiple telecommunications companies and gaining access to call records belonging to Trump and Harris.
According to reports, the online persona posted purported AT&T call logs linked to Trump and Harris in November, offering the data for sale.
The indictment does not specify Wagenius' military rank or responsibilities at Fort Cavazos, formerly known as Fort Hood, leaving questions about whether his position in the Army contributed to the alleged crimes.
A spokesperson for the base said, "We are aware of the arrest of a Fort Cavazos soldier. III Armored Corps will continue to cooperate with all law enforcement agencies as appropriate."
Federal authorities have not detailed whether the stolen information has been authenticated. Wagenius' online handle is reportedly connected to a series of cybercrimes, though these were not outlined in the current indictment.
Wagenius is expected to be extradited to Seattle, where prosecutors will handle the case.
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Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.
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