U.S. Army soldier Cameron John Wagenius leaked phone records of U.S. officials and extorted companies with stolen data. Wagenius searched for non-extradition countries, questioned if hacking could be treason, and contacted foreign military intelligence. Prosecutors revealed Wagenius may have additional charges beyond what he pleaded guilty to. Wagenius faces possibly ten years in prison per count. His co-conspirators are in custody, one even attempting to gain Russian citizenship. The complex cybercrime scheme involved threats to leak phone records unless ransoms were paid. Wagenius showed great interest in escaping prosecution by fleeing the country.
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