2 arma devolopers arrested for spying on a Greek island

[John Freeman]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/greek-police-czech-embassy-detail-arma-dev-arrests-6396318

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[Makingblah]

Lol. I think their guilty of nothing. Had a few tapes for gameplay reasons, gets accused of being a spy.

[John Freeman]

Only in greece

[sir dooble]

Most countries, particularly in military areas, will arrest you for going near such areas and taking photos and notes and other such things.
It's not uncommon.

In the marine base near to me, there is a cycle-path running alongside it where you can see the local SeaKing Helicopters used for Search and Rescue with the RNLI and Emergency Services.
But it's illegal to take photos anywhere near the base, particularly at the base. It's like a massive fine and the chance of prosecution.


These two were a bit silly in not asking for permission from the Greeks. They're not unlikely to recieve it if they explain their purposes and such and ask. A bit of common sense would have worked here.
It's bizarre to think you can just walk near military encampments/bases and just start taking photos, videos and recordings.

[Ben Grapevine]

Lol. I think their guilty of nothing. Had a few tapes for gameplay reasons, gets accused of being a spy.

They were not authorized to make those tapes

[Kumquat]

So butt hurt

[heedicalking]

Most countries, particularly in military areas, will arrest you for going near such areas and taking photos and notes and other such things.
It's not uncommon.

In the marine base near to me, there is a cycle-path running alongside it where you can see the local SeaKing Helicopters used for Search and Rescue with the RNLI and Emergency Services.
But it's illegal to take photos anywhere near the base, particularly at the base. It's like a massive fine and the chance of prosecution.

It's bizarre to think you can just walk near military encampments/bases and just start taking photos, videos and recordings.

The guys visited the island as tourists. Their trip to Lemnos was personal, organized via travel agent, with the single goal of experiencing the place that had inspired the virtual environments of Arma 3, a computer game that they’ve been working on over the past two years.

Our company has never gathered or collected any restricted information, such as photos or blueprints of military installations of any nation, nor have we ever tasked anybody else to do it on our behalf. We always respect the law and we develop all of our products using publicly available materials only - Arma 3 is no exception.

According to media sources, the Greek ministry of National Defence actually examined our game, after local authorities raised this topic. They assured that the game is fine. Originally planned for release in autumn of this year, it is based upon a fictional future, set in 2035.

The whole incident is a terrible personal tragedy for Ivan, Martin and their families; I believe it to be no more than a deep misunderstanding, one which will be swiftly explained. I’m ready to support the guys and their families in these difficult times as much as I can.

[e-maxx]

late

[Harm94]

Heard about this awhile about. Greece is just butthurt and thinks Turkey is going to attack him. Who would want to invade a stuffhole that is in debt anyway?

[HerpaDerp]

This is like a month old

[Mr.jacksaunt]

http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=208101.0
fuq u

[Pixel]

Heard about this awhile about. Greece is just butthurt and thinks Turkey is going to attack him. Who would want to invade a stuffhole that is in debt anyway?

Wouldnt it be easier to invade a "stuffhole with debt" rather than a stable country

[fred da kiko]

Wouldnt it be easier to invade a "stuffhole with debt" rather than a stable country

it's all loving mountains, it's not very strategically important.

[Kalphiter]

I'm sure that island feels violated

[Morpheus]

Greece will just sue them since they are bankrupt and cant pay back Germany.


I hate Greece