FBI Arrests GTA Leaks Suspect Behind Rockstar Hack

Published Oct 9, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT Ben Brosofsky has been writing for Screen Rant since 2022 and editing since 2024. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's in Cinema & Media Arts. Writing serves as a much-needed distraction from tackling a backlog of Steam games that will never be surmounted. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Rockstar Games has been subject to plenty of leaks in recent years, with one of the biggest happening in April 2026. The group ShinyHunters shared a wide array of Rockstar's confidential financial information online, divulging details about just how much the company makes from Grand Theft Auto Online and other sources of income. Now, the FBI has arrested a suspect connected to ShinyHunters, as reported by The New York Times. The GTA incident wasn't the main motivation, however, as ShinyHunters hacked the FBI itself in September. More to follow. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Gaming Grand Theft Auto