By John Leyden for The
Register.
This article has been reproduced with permission.
Matthew Byrne, 38, from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is
accused of unauthorised modification of a computer (contrary to
section three of the Computer Misuse Act 1990). He's also accused
of attempting to blackmail his alleged victim with unwarranted
demands for payment.
Byrne was charged on 18 May following a year-long investigation
by officers at the Computer Crime Unit at Scotland Yard. Byrne is
due to appear at Bow Street Magistrates Court on Friday (26 May) at
2pm.
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2006
