"Japanese Man Arrested for Selling Hacked Pokémon Scarlet and Violet"

A Japanese man has been arrested for selling modded data from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, making millions of yen by selling rare Pokémon through a website specializing in video game items. He admitted to the charges, claiming he was making a living, but modifying and distributing save files is illegal in Japan. Violators could face up to five years in prison or fines of over 5 million yen. The incident occurred during the peak popularity of the games, which were met with mixed reception due to performance issues. The Pokémon Company is still supporting the games and turning its attention to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a sequel to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.