In a stunning new development that has rocked the Grand Theft Auto community, the hacker convicted in the infamous 2023 GTA 6 gameplay leak has spoken directly from prison—revealing explosive details about the game’s unreleased source code and how he continues to communicate with the outside world.
Arion Kurtaj, the man behind the massive GTA 6 footage leak that stunned fans and Rockstar Games alike, is now serving time after being transferred from a mental health hospital to a conventional prison. In leaked Telegram screenshots that surfaced this week, Kurtaj casually confirms what many have long suspected: the GTA 6 source code exists, is in the hands of multiple people, and is being deliberately withheld.
When asked about the source code during the conversation, Kurtaj replied: “Definitely somewhere. Did the source not get leaked? … Interesting. No further comment on that matter.”
His contact, identified in the chats as Omar, went further, claiming the same group that leaked GTA 5’s source code on Christmas Day 2023 has possessed the GTA 6 code for 3.5 years. “Probably yes that they’ve played with the source code, it’s been 3.5 years since they have it gatekeeped,” Omar wrote. “That’s why Rockstar has been delaying a lot. And they’re worried.”
Kurtaj expressed genuine surprise that the full source code still hasn’t surfaced, suggesting a coordinated effort to let Rockstar release the game before anything catastrophic leaks.
Life Behind Bars: “Mental Hospital Was Amazing”
Kurtaj’s messages paint an unexpectedly relaxed picture of his current incarceration. He claims he is out of his cell 24/7 with garden access and even receives £700 a month in benefits. Comparing it to his previous indefinite hospital order (issued in late 2023 after convictions for fraud and violent incidents in custody), he described the hospital stay positively: “Mental hospital was amazing, I was able to access the community, go fishing, cook my own food, go shopping 3 hours shop each week, 8 hours fishing a week.”
Snapchat photos circulating under his name show him inside his cell, with overlaid text reading “Awaiting trial for some bullsh*t hacking charge” and “Phone about to be seized I think will get another soon inshallah.”
How He Keeps Communicating: Drone Delivery
Perhaps the most jaw-dropping revelation? Kurtaj is still online thanks to friends who smuggled a phone—and its charger—into the prison via drone. A Nokia burner phone is also apparently in use, allowing him to stay in touch despite his situation.
He has reportedly been detained for 3.5 years without a full trial or sentencing, according to his own messages.
Next Chapter: Court Date Set for April 2
Kurtaj’s legal battle is far from over. He is due back at Southwark Crown Court in London on April 2, 2026. The hearing follows his transfer back into the prison system by UK Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy. Supporters have already been urged to attend.
The case continues to captivate GTA fans worldwide, especially as Rockstar Games prepares for the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. With Kurtaj confirming the source code’s existence—and a group actively gatekeeping it—the question remains: how long can it stay hidden?
The screenshots and photos have spread rapidly across gaming forums and social media in the past 48 hours, reigniting debates about the original leak, Rockstar’s security, and the blurred lines between fans, hackers, and the multi-billion-dollar video game industry.
This story is developing. Rockstar Games has not yet commented on the latest claims.
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