A tactical team descended on the actor’s residence following a malicious “prank.”
In 2023, Ned Luke—the actor renowned for his portrayal of Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V—fell victim to a “swatting” attack, a dangerous hoax involving a fraudulent emergency report to law enforcement.
While broadcasting a GTA Online session, the actor received an urgent call and was informed that police units had surrounded his home.
This ordeal has finally reached a legal turning point. In December 2025, Ned Luke shared an official document notifying him of an upcoming court proceeding:
“I am reaching out as law enforcement has identified you as a victim or potential victim in the investigation of the specified criminal case.”
A final verdict is expected to be delivered on January 27, 2026. Although the actor has not explicitly stated that this trial concerns the 2023 swatting incident, he has been “liking” multiple user comments asking if the legal matter is related to the hoax.
Source: iXBT.games