Japanese Man Arrested For Selling Hacked Scarlet And Violet Pokémon

Image: NintendoA Japanese man has been arrested for selling modded data from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, reportedly making millions of yen over the course of just a few months.

As reported by NHK News and Automaton (thanks, VGC), the individual was selling rare Pokémon for up to 13,000 yen (about $85 / £70) each through a website specialising in the sale of video game items and characters. He was also selling custom-made orders as well as bundle deals such as ‘6 Pokémon for only $30’. This reportedly took place between December 2022 and March 2023.