Major enforcement operation targets retailers selling access to illegal streaming services in nine counties

""This operation shows that we are actively targeting every link in the illegal streaming supply chain, said Kieron Sharp, chairman of FACT. "When shop owners sell illegal streaming devices, subscriptions or act as referral points to providers, they are supporting criminal organisations and generating criminal profits. "FACT will continue to work with partners to identify, disrupt and shut down this activity across Ireland.""

"CEO of Sky Ireland, JD Buckley said: "Illegal streaming puts consumers at real risk of online harms including fraud and identity theft while draining money away from the creative industries that invest in the shows and sports people love. "At Sky, we're determined to protect our customers and e"

FACT and Sky delivered enforcement notices to 15 shops across Kerry, Louth, Laois, Mayo, Donegal, Kilkenny, Wexford, Meath and Cavan for involvement in illegal TV streaming. Targeted sellers were identified as selling subscriptions to illegal streaming services, supplying devices configured to access them, and referring customers to resellers through phone numbers or advertising. The action is the first direct enforcement against retail outlets in recognition of their increasing role in street-level proliferation of illegal streaming. A prior High Court judgment ordered a "dodgy box" operator to pay €480,000 in damages to Sky. FACT and Sky commit to continued disruption of the supply chain.

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