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Australian man convicted after remotely stalking former partner using connected vehicle app
A man used parental controls to harass his former partner, according to Jalopnik.
The short version
- Enrico Pucci was convicted in Australia on 30 charges related to stalking and abusing a woman identified as Stacey.[Jalopnik]
- The victim purchased a Tesla while they were together, allowing Pucci to register it under his name to help manage the vehicle's tech features.[Jalopnik]
- Following their breakup, Pucci remotely tracked the vehicle, restricted speeds, set curfews, and confronted the victim.[Jalopnik]
Key facts
- Enrico Pucci was convicted of 30 charges concerning the stalking and abuse of a woman referred to as Stacey in Australia.[Jalopnik]
- The victim purchased a Tesla and agreed to register it in Pucci's name so he could provide assistance with the vehicle's software.[Jalopnik]
- After the relationship ended in October 2025, Pucci began utilizing remote vehicle access the next month to harass her.[Jalopnik]
- Parental control settings were engaged to cap top speeds, reduce acceleration, and limit in-car applications.[Jalopnik]
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