Teen Hacker Behind GTA 6 Leak Resurfaces on Social Media From Prison

Arion Kurtaj, the teenager implicated in last year's massive Grand Theft Auto VI source code leak, has been moved from a secure psychiatric hospital to prison and is reportedly posting online again using a burner phone. Polygon reported that Kurtaj, now 18, has been active on social media, sharing his thoughts on his hacking exploits, prison conditions, and the gaming community.

polygonGTA 6 hacker Arion Kurtaj posts from prison using burner phone after hospital stay

"He has been posting on social media, trolling the internet and sharing his thoughts on various topics including his hacking exploits, prison conditions, and the gaming community."

Kurtaj was previously held in a secure hospital after being sentenced for his role in the Rockstar Games breach, which Polygon notes involved the massive leak of GTA 6 source code. The hospital stay was part of his sentence before his transfer to prison.

"Arion Kurtaj, whom British authorities consider a member of the hacking group Lapsus$ and a key figure in the Rockstar Games breach and the massive GTA 6 leak, is no longer being held in a secure psychiatric hospital."

vgtimes.comHacker Linked to GTA 6 Leak Leaves Secure Hospital, Awaits Trial in Prison

His reappearance online from prison using an unauthorized device raises questions about prison security. Vgtimes.com reported that the update comes from BBC News cyber correspondent Joe Tidy, though the outlet also stated that Kurtaj "awaits trial" from prison, a detail that appears to conflict with Polygon's account of an already existing sentence. The inconsistency highlights the ongoing legal complexity surrounding the case.

Authorities have not publicly confirmed any new charges, and it remains unclear whether Kurtaj's prison social media activity will lead to additional sanctions. The case continues to draw attention from the gaming community, which closely followed the GTA 6 leak and its aftermath.