Former OSRS dev 'Mod Jed' gets suspended sentence for stealing player gold
A former Old School RuneScape developer who stole in-game gold and items from players has been handed a three-year suspended sentence.
Why it mattersThe sentence closes a years-long case in which a trusted developer exploited insider access to loot player accounts, underscoring how game companies' internal privileges can be turned into real-world profit on gray markets.