Posted 4/12/2024, 6:00:00 PM
Man Arrested for Selling Hacked Pokémon Violet Monsters
- Japanese man, 36, arrested for selling modified Pokémon Violet monsters he created using a special tool
- Suspect made 13,000 yen ($84 USD) per sale by fulfilling customer requests to change monsters' colors, make them easier to raise, etc.
- Violates Japan's 2019 Unfair Competition Prevention Act banning editing and selling protected data
- Faces up to 5 years in prison, over $32K in fines, or both
- Comes after criticism of Violet and Scarlet games for being unusually janky and low-rated