India, Oct. 29 -- American Twitch streamer Lacy's broadcast from Japan took a chaotic turn after viewers hijacked a restaurant's QR code ordering system to rack up thousands of dollars in food orders. While live-streaming his dining experience, the QR code on his table was accidentally exposed on camera, allowing online viewers to access the digital menu remotely. Lacy, whose Nicholas Fosco, claimed that he ended up paying a total of $12,000 at the restaurant.

The streamer was halfway through his meal when a waiter approached him asking after his latest orders. He looked confused and insisted that no one had ordered more food or drinks. The server then showed him a bill.

Lacy quickly caught on to what might have happened and said, "They...