13 suspected PUBG Hackers were arrested in South Korea

In recent days, Chinese police has announced to officially detain 15 hackers for developing and distributing illegal tools in Battle Royale products, including PUBG. These hackers have to take responsibility for running two Hack/Cheat distribution lines and will have to compensate up to $5.1 million for their actions.

However, when this information was not going down, Korean government immediately announced the arrest of 13 other hackers in their country. It is said that this is cooperation between Blizzard Korea and Seoul National Police Agency Cyber Security Department.
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According to the official announcement, of 13 hackers are arrested, one has to be suspended for two years and one must compensate up to $10,000. The remaining 11 are still on trial. South Korean authorities say the arrest of 13 hackers for developing illegal tools in FPS Overwatch game was the result of an investigation that has began in January last year.

This arrest also shows that Korean law is extremely strict with Hack/Cheat problem in game, especially e-sports games. In July last year, the government tightened its rules and regulates the highest penalty for an offender $50,000 and 7 years in prison.
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Hopefully other countries will also take strong measures to provide clean environment for game developments and gaming community. All relevant information will be updated to readers in the shortest time.​