Security News > 2023 > December > Lapsus$ hacker behind GTA 6 leak gets indefinite hospital sentence
Kurtaj who is 18 years of age and autistic is among the primary Lapsus$ threat actors, and was involved in the leak of assets associated with the video game, Grand Theft Auto VI. Sentenced to life in a 'secure hospital'.
Arion Kurtaj, a member of the Lapsus$ cybercrime group, was sentenced indefinitely to a "Secure hospital" by a British judge, according to a BBC report.
Kurtaj, an Oxford resident, served as a key Lapsus$ member who leaked clips from Rockstar Games' upcoming video game, Grand Theft Auto VI. According to the judge, Kurtaj continued to be a "High risk" to the public given his abilities and desire to commit cybercrime.
The BBC reported that a mental health assessment conducted in conjunction with the sentencing hearing determined that Kurtaj remains highly motivated to "Return to cyber-crime as soon as possible."
The unnamed minor collaborated with Kurtaj and other gang members to breach tech giants NVIDIA and telcos including BT/EE, before attempting to extort them for a $4 million ransom that was not paid.
Believed to be one of the leaders of the group, Arion Kurtaj was arrested twice in 2022, first in January and then again in March, in connection with Lapsus$ hacking activity.