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Computer game developer who stole 'gold pieces' from players' online accounts is convicted of theft after legal battle over whether virtual money is property

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Computer game developer who stole 'gold pieces' from players' online accounts is convicted of theft after legal battle over whether virtual money is property

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Andrew Lakeman, 32, was employed by British gaming giant Jagex when he obtained access to 68 player accounts in the company's award-winning role-playing game, Old School Runescape.

First report: Old School RuneScape developer sentenced for stealing and selling in-game virtual gold techspot.com, 6d

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