Ukrainian police arrest Roblox account-hijacking suspects
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Ukrainian police arrested three suspects in Lviv over a Roblox account-hijacking scheme that compromised more than 610,000 accounts and allegedly generated $225,000 in profit. Prosecutors said the group used info-stealing malware disguised as a game-enhancer to steal credentials and resell the accounts. The suspects face charges under articles 185 and 361, with penalties of up to 15 years in prison.
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Ukrainian police arrest and charge three suspects over Roblox account hijacking
Legal Policy Action UpdateUkrainian police in Lviv arrest three suspects tied to a Roblox account-hijacking scheme that allegedly took over more than 610,000 accounts and sold them for profit. Prosecutors say the group used info-stealing malware disguised as a game-enhancer to infect victim devices and collect login credentials, and the suspects face charges under articles 185 and 361 with penalties of up to 15 years in prison.
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- Hackers arrested for hijacking and selling 610,000 Roblox accounts — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 29.04.2026 21:32
- Hackers arrested for hijacking and selling 610,000 Roblox accounts — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 29.04.2026 21:32