• Illicit streaming fraudsters jailed

    FACT instigated investigation leads to over 10 years total prison sentences  Hampshire County Council Trading Standards and FACT have welcomed a successful outcome in the courts relating to the illegal [...]

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    FACT and Sky Highlight Dangers of Illegal Streaming to Licensees

    With the football season back in full swing, Sky and FACT are working together to warn licensees of the dangers of unscrupulous suppliers who may be approaching them with low-cost, [...]

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    Cornwall man admits sale of illegal TV streaming services

    Following an investigation by Cornwall Council Trading Standards into illegal television streaming services, a man admitted copyright and fraud charges at Truro Magistrates Court on Wednesday 20th November 2019. Steven [...]

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  • Kent licensees ordered to pay over £10,000 for illegally screening Sky Sports

    On Friday 13th September, Mr. Jared Macdonnchadha, Mr. Richard Rodal and Ms. Karen Turner of the Red Bull were convicted in their absence of three offences each of dishonest reception [...]

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  • Licensee ordered to pay £6,000 for illegal Sky Sports

    Mark Clennell was convicted in his absence of two offences of dishonest reception of a television transmission, with the intent to avoid payment of the applicable charge. FACT brought the criminal prosecution at Sunderland Magistrates Court.

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    Licensees ordered to pay over £10,000 in fines & costs for Sky Sports infringements

    Two licensees have been found guilty of ten offences of dishonest reception of a television transmission by showing Sky Sports to customers without a commercial agreement from Sky.

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    Pub Directors & Licensees Ordered to Pay a Record £327,405 for Illegal Sky Use

    Following a successful prosecution by FACT, the licensees and company directors responsible for the running of the Prince of Wales in Stafford, the Beaufort Arms in Birmingham and the Pheasant Inn in Wolverhampton have been convicted of 64 offences and ordered to pay a combined total of £327,405 in fines and costs for showing Sky Sports illegally in their premises.

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  • Two men ordered to pay over £19k for illegal Sky Sports

    On Monday 12th February 2018, Mr Carl Furlong, of the Park Hotel, Liverpool was found guilty in his absence of four offences of dishonest reception of a television transmission by showing [...]

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    Pub fined £24k for showing Sky Sports illegally

    A Huddersfield licensee has pleaded guilty to six offences of dishonest reception of a television transmission by showing Sky Sports football matches to customers without a commercial agreement from Sky. [...]

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    Bootle Licensee Ordered to Pay Over £15,000 for Illegal Sky Use

    A Merseyside licensee has been found guilty of two offences of dishonest reception of a television transmission by showing Sky Sports football matches to customers without a commercial agreement from Sky.

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    Licensees in Merseyside and Rochdale Ordered to Pay More Than £39,000 for Illegal Sky Use

    Six licensees have been found guilty of dishonest reception of a television transmission by showing Sky Sports to customers without a commercial agreement from Sky. In the first of three [...]

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    Man sentenced in TV card sharing fraud

    Gavin Gray, 25, was sentenced after pleading guilty to four charges of fraud and offences under the Copyright Designs Patents Act 1988.

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