I actually didn’t know they were directly selling pirated software, I thought it was only about the modding device. However, I’m glad you recognize the extremely excessive nature of the ruling. Do you happen to know why they went after a single individual instead of the whole group?
As for why they didn’t go after anyone else, I don’t know. It could be laziness, it could be that others did a better job covering their tracks and the government doesn’t think they’ll get a conviction, or it could be those individuals are in countries that won’t extradite / prosecute even if there is evidence.
As I said, I think the sentences are bullshit, but I’m not sure Bowser got singled out. He just happened to be in a country that actually extradited him.
I actually didn’t know they were directly selling pirated software, I thought it was only about the modding device. However, I’m glad you recognize the extremely excessive nature of the ruling. Do you happen to know why they went after a single individual instead of the whole group?
AFAIK they’re trying / unable to get Max Louarn extradited. They also investigated another member located in China. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/04/bowser-free-from-prison-still-owes-nintendo-14-5m-for-switch-hacking/
As for why they didn’t go after anyone else, I don’t know. It could be laziness, it could be that others did a better job covering their tracks and the government doesn’t think they’ll get a conviction, or it could be those individuals are in countries that won’t extradite / prosecute even if there is evidence.
As I said, I think the sentences are bullshit, but I’m not sure Bowser got singled out. He just happened to be in a country that actually extradited him.
It could be that making an example is sufficient.