Suspected GTA 6 hacker detained at youth detention centre Skip to content Click here to check out the GameByte Shop great games, consoles and more! More information regarding the GTA 6 leaks. Suspected GTA 6 hacker detained at youth detention centre 28 September 2022 by Richard Breslin The GTA 6 hacker suspected of leaking early gameplay footage for the unreleased game is reportedly being detained at a youth detention centre. Earlier this month, GTA 6 leaks featuring early build gameplay footage seemingly broke the internet. Unless you were living under a rock, it was practically impossible to avoid even the term “GTA 6 leaks”.ADVERT ADVERT Credit: Rockstar Games The GTA 6 leaks were everywhere After the leaks were confirmed by Rockstar Games, the alleged “hacker” apparently reached out to the company to strike up a deal. However, we’re assuming that the attempted olive branch didn’t quite go according to plan. Well, at least for the incriminating individual. Last weekend, the 17-year-old GTA 6 hacker was apparently arrested by the City of London Police. ADVERT ADVERT Charges were then reportedly made in relation to the Rockstar Games data breach as well as crimes related to Uber. Credit: Rockstar Games A court hearing took place and allegedly saw the charged individual pleading not guilty to “computer misuse” but instead pleading guilty to breaching bail conditions. In a statement provided to Eurogamer by the City of London Police, some details of the court hearing were revealed as well as news that the alleged culprit is being detained at a youth detention centre.ADVERT ADVERT The 17-year-old is apparently part of a group Credit: Rockstar Games It is believed that the charged 17-year-old is part of a hacking group known as Lapsus$. A statement provided by Michael O’Sullivan, detective inspector at City of London Police reads: “The 17-year-old who appeared at Highbury Corner Youth Court on 24th September has pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions and not guilty to computer misuse. The teenager has been remanded to a youth detention centre.”ADVERT ADVERT Earlier in the year, BBC News reported that the “GTA 6 hacker” (then 16 years old), was one of seven individuals arrested on suspicion of hacking the likes of Microsoft and Uber. Credit: Rockstar Games When is the GTA 6 release date At this time, GTA 6 does not have a solid release date. However, following a recent investors’ call by Rockstar Games publisher Take-Two Interactive, GTA 6 looks like it will be released in 2024. We’ll keep you updated should we hear of anything further developments on the Rockstar Games and GTA 6 data breach.ADVERT ADVERT While you’re here, be sure to check out our video of the week. 10 of the scariest horror games of all time are shown off. What is your favourite horror game? Featured Image Credit: Rockstar Games/Source: Eurogamer TweetShareSharePin Follow us on @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play External Links Policy GameByte Staff About GameByte Advertise with us Careers Ambassador Program Contact Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Manage Cookies Preferences Submit Your Content FragHero Sporf 9 to 5 Life Social Chain Social Chain Agency