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Police in the UK have cracked down on a racket of illegal sports streaming, leading to the arrest of four suspects, amid a surge in consumers of pirated content.
A major police operation targeting illegal sports streaming has resulted in the arrest of four men in West Yorkshire, UK.
The raids are part of a wider crackdown on modified devices, often referred to as 'dodgy Fire Sticks', which provide unlawful access to premium content, including Premier League matches.
Illegal streaming has become a significant issue for broadcasters and sports organisations. The Premier League has repeatedly issued alerts, and the financial impact is substantial.
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It was estimated that Tyson Fury's first bout against Oleksandr Usyk in May 2024 was illegally viewed by at least 20 million people, resulting in an estimated £80 million loss in revenue for broadcasters.
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The noose is tightening on lovers of illegal football streams after another man was handed a jail term over EPL streaming just months after owners of Hesgoal were convicted for 11 years
In the latest development, police conducted raids on four separate properties across West Yorkshire during the last week of October.
UK Police Apprehend Suspects of Illegal Streaming
According to a report from The Athletic, the four men were arrested on suspicion of copyright infringement and money laundering, with authorities believing they were part of a gang earning hundreds of thousands of pounds annually.
During the operation, specialist high-tech crime officers seized several digital devices. A fifth individual later voluntarily attended a police station for an interview in connection with the case.
The investigation reportedly began by focusing on a single suspect believed to be selling illegal streaming services directly to the public. A subsequent analysis of this individual's bank account revealed connections to a broader network of IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) resellers.
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FOOTBALL Hesgoal owners among those jailed for 11 years over illegal Premier League streaming
England's Premier League is the most lucrative football league in the world.
This financial trail led authorities to three other men, who are suspected of forming an organised crime group. The report suggests these individuals operated their own distinct networks, with multiple sellers working beneath them to distribute the illegal services.
All four suspects have since been released pending further investigation. The arrests mark another significant step in the ongoing effort to dismantle illegal streaming operations that undermine the sports and entertainment industries.