Ohio man gets GPS monitoring after tracking Pokémon card van
A 72-year-old Ohio man, Kent Kubasta, planted a GPS tracker on a Pokémon card delivery van to monitor local deliveries. He received 12 months’ probation, including 90 days of GPS monitoring himself, highlighting the extreme lengths some enthusiasts may take amid intense demand for scarce trading cards.
Kubasta pleaded no contest to illegally using a tracking device after the tracker was found on 18 June. He must also avoid contacting the delivery worker, pay a $500 fine, monthly supervision fees and court costs, totalling $905.50; breaching the conditions could result in six months in jail. The article notes that Pokémon cards can command six- or seven-figure prices, although it remains unclear what Kubasta intended to do with the information.
- Man tracked Pokémon card deliveries and was sentenced to probation.
- He must wear a GPS tag for 90 days.
- Total penalties amount to $905.50.
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Originally published by The Register as “Judge uses electronic tag on Pokémon card tracker. It’s super effective!”.