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GTA 6 Leaker Arion Kurtaj Faces Trial Amid Major Cyber Incident

GTA 6 Leaker Arion Kurtaj Faces Trial Amid Major Cyber Incident

First seen 10 Oct 2026, 01:41 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 10, 2026 at 02:36 UTC
  • •Arion Kurtaj leaked 90 clips of GTA VI, causing $5 million in damages.
  • •He faces trial on November 9, 2026, after being deemed fit for trial.
  • •The leak revealed significant game details before Rockstar's official announcement.

Arion Kurtaj, a former member of the hacking group Lapsus$, is set to face trial on November 9, 2026, for leaking approximately 90 clips of Grand Theft Auto VI in September 2022. The leak, which revealed early gameplay and confirmed key details about the game, reportedly caused around $5 million in damages to Rockstar Games. Kurtaj, who was previously found unfit to stand trial due to severe autism, spent three years in a secure psychiatric hospital before being deemed fit for trial. The exact charges for the upcoming trial have not been disclosed, and the case's previous proceedings did not result in a conviction. The incident remains one of the largest leaks in video game history, affecting Rockstar's internal systems and requiring extensive investigation and remediation efforts.

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Timeline

2022-09-01
GTA 6 footage leaked online
Around 90 clips from an early development build of GTA VI were leaked, revealing gameplay and story elements.
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2023-08-01
Kurtaj found to have committed offenses
A jury concluded that Kurtaj had committed 12 offenses related to unauthorized computer access and fraud.
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2026-07-14
Reporting restrictions lifted
A High Court judge lifted reporting restrictions on Kurtaj's case, allowing for public disclosure of details.
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What were the damages caused by the leak?
The leak reportedly caused approximately $5 million in damages to Rockstar Games.
What charges is Kurtaj facing in the upcoming trial?
The specific charges for the upcoming trial have not been disclosed yet.
How did Kurtaj execute the hack?
Kurtaj used a smartphone and an Amazon Fire TV Stick to access Rockstar's internal communications from a hotel.