According to local media reports, two 17-year-olds have been arrested by Dutch authorities on suspicion of spying for pro-Russian hackers. State-backed hackers have no qualms about hiring so-called "disposable agents" through anonymous chat services like Telegram because connections are much harder to trace. There is a chance that governments will treat teens recruited via the likes of Telegram to be criminals or victims, or perhaps even both. Although the legal system is likely to treat those who are still minors more leniently, the consequences can still be life-altering. Dutch prosecution service spokesperson Brechtje van de Moosdijk has said that the investigation is ongoing.