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68-year-old imprisoned after making $1.3 million by pirating IPTV services

BleepingComputer·August 28, 2026·1 min read
68-year-old imprisoned after making $1.3 million by pirating IPTV services

A 68-year-old in the U.K. was sentenced to over six years in prison for operating an illegal IPTV service that generated £980,812 ($1.3 million) over three years. The sentence underscores ongoing crackdowns on pirated streaming operations. The service provided unauthorized access to premium television content, leading to significant financial losses for broadcasters. Officials highlighted the case as a deterrent for similar piracy schemes.

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