UK court rules stealing RuneScape gold is criminal theft in case that could have wider repercussions for the video game industry

Landmark case could have huge repercussions for the wider industry.

UK judge rules that RuneScape gold is fair game when suing for theft, at least in this case where an ex-developer stole $700,000 worth of it

It's easier to level the thieving skill with quests, anyway.
Rock Paper Shotgun

Judge rules that RuneScape gold pieces are real property, which is bad news for the person accused of stealing 705 billion of them

After the case was initially dismissed, a judge has ruled on appeal that RuneScape gold pieces are real property that can be ...
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RuneScape gold counts as real stolen property after UK judge rules in $700K theft case

A UK judge has ruled that RuneScape gold can count as stolen property after an ex-developer was accused of stealing $700,000.

UK Appeals court state RuneScape gold counts as property and can be stolen, in $700k bombshell case

The UK Court of Appeals has deemed Old School RuneScape gold as property, and as such something that can be stolen.