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Five people from western Pa. indicted in Snapchat hacking scandal

5 people indicted in Snapchat hacking case
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A federal grand jury has indicted five people from southwestern Pennsylvania in a Snapchat hacking case. 

The indictment accuses them of conspiring to hack into Snapchat accounts, steal explicit photos and videos, then distribute them on the internet. 

A U.S. Attorney said there were hundreds of victims, including minors. 

Prosecutors said they believe there are more victims who haven't been identified. 

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