A group of FIFA Ultimate Team hackers are facing jail time after attempting to steal in-game currency.
Anthony J. Clark and three others are accused of attempting to hack the servers of EA Sports’ popular game in order to steal ‘coins’ – used to purchase players or packs in the game mode – and sell them on for cash.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has alleged that the quartet made up to $18 million from the scheme.
A jury in Texas reportedly found the defendants guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud on Thursday, and they now face an anxious wait before sentencing.