The City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has arrested a suspected hacker who allegedly stole unreleased songs from world-famous recording artists.
In a coordinated effort with the Manhattan district attorney's (DA) office, PIPCU arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of copyright and computer misuse act offences in Ipswich, England.
According to a release from PIPCU, published on September 13, the suspected hacker allegedly accessed the websites and cloud-based accounts of musicians and sold their stolen songs in exchange for cryptocurrency.
The Manhattan DA's office launched an investigation after receiving referrals from the recording artists' management companies.
Manhattan district attorney Cyrus Vance added: "As one of the world's leading creative capitals, New York City is dedicated to protecting artists' IP and ensuring that those who steal it face the music. ''
"As demonstrated by this investigation, my office has the expertise, resources, and partnerships to help cybercrime victims reach across the globe to get justice. "
Source: Tbo
