Several other members of LulzSec were arrested earlier this year based on information provided by , also known as 'Sabu,' a New York-based hacker who was identified by police as the leader of the group.

Monsegur, was quietly arrested by police last year, pleaded guility to multiple charges against him and agreed to work with the FBI in identifying other members of LulzSec and Anonymous.

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