MultiChoice has announced the arrest of another suspect who allegedly distributed pirated content

[mylesillidge]

DStv busts pirate kingpin

MultiChoice has announced the arrest of a suspect involved in illegally selling pirated Internet streaming devices, which enabled users to access DStv content.

This is the company's second piracy-related arrest since 31 May 2024, made in collaboration with Irdeto and South African law enforcement.

 

[StrongestAvenger]

Oh I almost forgot to renew my VPN subscription.

 

[Polymathic]

IPTV FTW

 

[HartsockZA]

Feel sorry for this dude, they are going to f him up

 

[LCBXX]

Feel sorry for this dude, they are going to f him up

Their mistake was that they took money for piracy. Hopefully they kept in a kitty so that they can afford proper legal representation.

 

[Fulcrum29]

Their mistake was that they took money for piracy. Hopefully they kept in a kitty so that they can afford proper legal representation.

It wasn't a mistake, it was their business model. They knew well what they were reselling. It is the same as with the Dreambox days. They better hope that the authorities don't get access to their bank account and customer book, which they will. Just to put it out there, once the authorities shake them, they will be quick to give up resellers, customers, etc., to show cooperation.

The customers won't be in trouble, some might be questioned, but that should be it.

 

[Superjakes]

Oh good, I can sleep safer at night now...

 

[JustAsk]

Another one.

I bet the first one snitched on him. These hoes ain't loyal when they get caught.

 

[Speedster]

IPTV FTW

I enjoy IPTV too. Haven't had an antenna or dish at my home in yonks.

DSTV stream and Showmax is pretty decent, although pricey. F1TV is a big win. We had Netflix for a while too, but that's been nerfed. And I see Telkom have now offered three months of free Prime Video. I'll take up that offer for the kids' holiday.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

IPTV FTW

Don't buy local - especially when there idiots advertising it on Facebook and public forums like this one.

 

[Fulcrum29]

As with most previous cases, this will likely end up in some settlement.

 

[Carl_Johnson]

IPTV FTW

So is IPTV more 'legal' to use?

 

[Speedster]

So is IPTV more 'legal' to use?

That depends on which IPTV service you use. There are multiple legal, above board options. See my post above for some examples

 

[SlowInternet]

Don't buy local - especially when there idiots advertising it on Facebook and public forums like this one.

So true. every 2nd person on Facebook was advertising that they are selling the service

 

[Thestealth]

I'm so glad they caught this guy. I was trying to get a refund from him after I cancelled and he blocked me on Whatsapp.

 

[Brian_G]

As with most previous cases, this will likely end up in some settlement.

Maybe not, looks like MC are now determined to set examples.

 

[IamNoone]

Maybe not, looks like MC are now determined to set examples.

Yup. Most probably due to their 119 Million losses... I can be wrong with the number.

 

[Fulcrum29]

So is IPTV more 'legal' to use?

Depends on whether the IPTV service is legal to broadcast its content.

The biggest issue with IPTV is licensing, regional rights and all that. Yes, there are IPTV services broadcasting content they don't have the rights to broadcast.

 

[Brian_G]

Yup. Most probably due to their 119 Million losses... I can be wrong with the number.

Main reason stated before is Irdeto, the content security company, the MC group owns that as well and so has to set an international example.

 

[Carl_Johnson]

Depends on whether the IPTV service is legal to broadcast its content.

The biggest issue with IPTV is licensing, regional rights and all that. Yes, there are IPTV services broadcasting content they don't have the rights to broadcast.

So just because the IPTV service has access to 1000 channels and dstv is included in there it might not be legal to access?