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"Japanese Man Arrested for Selling Hacked Pokemon Save Data, Faces Prison Time"

A 36-year-old individual in Japan has been arrested for selling manipulated rare Pokemon save files for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, fetching prices as high as $90, in violation of Japan’s Unfair Competition Prevention Act. The seller confessed to the crime and faces potential prison time or a hefty fine, as the police suspect the potential earnings from the hacked Pokemon could be in the millions of Yen. This incident highlights the legal ramifications associated with the manipulation and sale of hacked Pokemon within Japan’s strict legal framework.