Old School RuneScape is one of the most popular MMORPGs ever, launched in 2001 and still running with millions of active players. Its in-game gold has a real-money market worth hundreds of millions.
"Mod Jed," a former Jagex developer, used his admin access to steal virtual gold directly from player accounts over years, then sold it for real money. Sentenced this week to 3 years probation, 200 hours community service, and ordered to repay £311K.
The guy with the keys to the game robbed the players. 👇
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