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Two individuals arrested in China for stealing 16 RAM sticks from eSports hotel PCs
Key points
- Li and Cheng stole 16 RAM sticks from eSports hotel computers.
- The stolen RAM was sold for about $1,950 on the second-hand market.
- Hotel guests reported non-booting PCs, leading to police involvement.
- The arrests occurred in China, with investigations ongoing.
RAM Thefts from eSports Hotels
Two individuals, Li and Cheng, have been arrested in China for a series of RAM stick thefts. The duo targeted eSports hotels where gaming PCs are standard in guest rooms. Li initiated the thefts in May in Shihezi City, Xinjiang, by removing RAM from an in-room computer. Following this initial success, Li recruited Cheng, and together they continued the spree across multiple hotels.
Modus Operandi and Financial Gain
The thieves engaged in what was described as "frenzied hotel room-dismantling" to acquire the RAM sticks. In total, 16 RAM sticks were stolen over a two-week period. These components were then sold on both online marketplaces and in physical stores, yielding approximately 13,200 yuan, or about $1,950.
Detection and Arrest
The thefts were discovered when subsequent hotel guests reported that their in-room computers displayed black screens and failed to boot. These customer complaints prompted investigations by hotel staff, who then contacted the police after confirming the removal of the DRAM. Li and Cheng are currently in custody, and further investigations into their activities are ongoing.
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Two men, Li and Cheng, were arrested in China for stealing 16 RAM sticks from gaming PCs in eSports hotels, selling them for approximately $1,950. The thefts led to hotel guests complaining about non-functional computers, prompting police investigation.