Coinbase Data Breach Investigation Update: Former Support Agent Arrested in India, CEO Brian Armstrong Says
Police in Hyderabad, India have arrested a former Coinbase customer service agent linked to a major data breach at the U.S. crypto exchange, CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed. The May 2025 incident involved overseas support staff allegedly bribed to access sensitive customer data, later used in scams. Coinbase has not disclosed the suspect’s identity or specific charges.