Ex-RuneScape Developer Sentenced for $400K Virtual Currency Theft
A former Jagex employee was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing over $400,000 worth of in-game gold and items from Old School RuneScape players. The theft was discovered after Jagex noticed suspicious account recoveries and later identified the insider via hidden firewall changes. The case highlights the real-world value of virtual assets.
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