00:00 A private school headteacher, Paul Merrill, has been jailed for 12 months for operating
00:06 an illegal online streaming business, raking in over £240,000 over four years.
00:12 He sold software for £10 a month, granting illegal access to subscription-only services
00:19 like Sky and BT.
00:21 The use of Amazon Firesticks for illegal streaming is rising amongst some football fans.
00:26 This has prompted the Premier League to crack down.
00:30 Illegally streaming platforms like Amazon Prime and Sky Sports is common, but users
00:35 could face prosecution for breaking copyright laws.
00:38 Fact UK is actively sending cease and desist letters and visiting suspected streamers.
00:46 Section 11 of the Fraud Act 2006 covers obtaining services dishonestly, with a potential 12-month
00:54 prison sentence or up to five years for more serious offences.
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