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Crackdown on Illegal Premier League IPTV Streaming: Defendant Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison and €17,000 Fine

Sam October 1, 2024
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In a landmark case for Greece, a defendant involved in illegal IPTV streaming of Premier League football and other subscription-based content has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Alongside the custodial sentence, the court imposed a fine of €17,000 and ordered the confiscation of the equipment used in his crimes. This unprecedented case has sent shockwaves through Greece, where authorities have escalated efforts to crack down on digital piracy.

The Criminal Operation

The convicted individual, operating for years as a reseller of illegal pay-TV packages, was linked to a wider criminal organization that spanned both domestic and international markets.

This criminal network illegally amassed millions of euros and serviced thousands of subscribers in Greece and abroad, providing them with access to TV channels and sports events—most notably Premier League matches—through pirated IPTV connections.

The prosecutor in the case emphasized the unprecedented scale of the defendant’s activities. He had established a vast network of clients, many of whom paid as little as €15-€20 per month for pirated subscriptions.

This isn’t the first time a jail sentence has been handed out for illegal IPTV streaming.

Despite the low cost to individual customers, the sheer number of users enabled the criminal organization to accumulate staggering profits. During the trial, financial records revealed that the defendant had earned millions through this illegal scheme.

Unprecedented Sentencing for Greek Standards

The severity of the sentence has drawn attention from both the public and the media, with many characterizing it as unprecedented in Greek legal history for this type of crime.

The decision represents a significant escalation in how Greece deals with digital crime, particularly in the realm of illegal pay-TV services. Courtroom observers were reportedly stunned by the scale of the illegal profits revealed during the trial.

The defendant’s multi-year operation involved selling illegal IPTV devices, which allowed users to bypass legitimate service providers and gain unauthorized access to subscription channels, including sports, movies, and TV shows. These devices, often referred to as “set-top boxes” or “Android boxes,” are widely used in piracy operations to enable unauthorized streaming.

Consequences for Customers and End Users

Beyond the conviction of the reseller, the case has wide-reaching implications for the thousands of people who subscribed to the illegal IPTV services. Investigative authorities have already identified many of the end users, and some have been arrested or fined. Authorities have signaled that prosecutions and investigations are ongoing, with criminal and administrative penalties looming for many others.

For those who believed they were saving money by paying for illegal subscriptions, the legal consequences may prove far more costly than the savings. In addition to fines, end users face the possibility of criminal charges for their involvement in the illegal network.

The case stands as a stark warning to both resellers and consumers of pirated IPTV services: the legal repercussions far outweigh the perceived benefits. For those still involved in or contemplating digital piracy, the message from Greece’s judicial system is clear—there will be no leniency.

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