"Mark Gould, described as the driving force behind the illegal streaming service Flawless TV, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to forfeit £2.35m within three months."
"The total sum of £3.75m is the second largest figure ordered in the UK against operators of an illegal streaming service, highlighting the severity of the crime."
"These confiscation proceedings demonstrate our determination to ensure those involved in providing illegal streaming services do not retain the profits from their criminal activity."
Five members of a gang were sentenced for illegally streaming Premier League games, generating over £7m from 2016 to 2021. They were ordered to return £3.75m in profits, with Mark Gould facing a specific forfeiture of £2.35m. The court proceedings followed a private prosecution by the Premier League, supported by various organizations. The confiscated funds will be split between the Treasury and prosecuting bodies. This case represents the world's largest piracy sentencing and emphasizes the commitment to combat illegal streaming services.
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