A 22-year-old man linked to the hacking group that claimed responsibility for a Christmas Day attack on Sony and Microsoft was arrested today by police investigating PayPal thefts. Vincent Omari has been linked to the Lizard Squad hacking group that took credit for attacks on Sony’s PlayStation Network and Microsoft’s Xbox Live gaming networks over Christmas. The man, from Twickenham, south-west London, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of fraud by false representation and Computer Misuse Act offences - and has since been bailed to March 10. Arrested: Vincent Omari (pictured) has been linked to the Lizard Squad hacking group that took credit for attacks on Sony’s PlayStation Network and Microsoft’s Xbox Live gaming networks over Christmas
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Vincent Omari, 22, linked to the Lizard Squad hacking organisation
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But he denies having any part in the attack on Sony and Microsoft
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Arrested on suspicion of fraud and Computer Misuse Act offences
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Investigated by police probing funds stolen from PayPal accounts
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