Some homes may suddenly find their free Sky TV streams are no longer working after another major crackdown by UK authorities. The lastest block comes after one supplier of illegal Sky content has just been arrested and equipment used to distribute premium shows, movies and sporting action seized. The 42-year-old man from Nottingham was arrested under the Proceeds of Crime Act, Computer Misuse Act and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act. He has since been bailed whilst the investigation continues.
“This action sends out a strong message that we are homing in on those who knowingly commit or facilitate online copyright infringement,” said Detective Sergeant David Beach, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Cyber Crime Team.
“Not only is there an enormous loss to the entertainment industry with this particular operation but it is also unfair that millions of people work hard to afford their subscription-only TV services while others cheat the system.
“Some may think paying for illegal streaming devices …