Security News > 2023 > December > Lapsus$ teen sentenced to indefinite detention in hospital for Nvidia, GTA cyberattacks

Two British teens who were members of the Lapsus$ gang have been sentenced for their roles in a cyber-crime spree that included compromising Uber, Nvidia, and fintech firm Revolut, and also blackmailing Grand Theft Auto maker Rockstar Games.

Arion Kurtaj, 18, of Oxfordshire, was sentenced Thursday to detention at a hospital in the UK for an indefinite amount of time.

Kurtaj, who has autism, was assessed by psychiatrists as not fit to stand trial.

Kurtaj had reportedly been violent while in custody, and the court heard dozens of reports of injury or property damage.

During his sentencing hearing, a mental health assessment determined that Kurtaj "Continued to express the intent to return to cybercrime as soon as possible. He is highly motivated."

Previously, Kurtaj was found guilty of 12 offenses, including computer intrusion, blackmail, and fraud.

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