City of London Police Smash Massive Illegal IPTV Ring
As TV marks its 100th birthday, the City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has dealt a huge blow to illegal IPTV streaming. Teaming up with major industry players, they gutted a large-scale piracy operation.
Manchester Raid Nabs Four and £750k in Streaming Gear
Last week, police raided locations across Manchester, arresting four suspects linked to the illegal streaming network. Officers seized ten high-value servers and related equipment, each worth around £75,000, with total haul topping £750,000.
The suspects have since been released under investigation as inquiries continue.
Sky’s Tip-Off Leads to Multi-Million Pound Bust
The crackdown started after Sky spotted suspicious streaming activity connected to the massive illegal IPTV operation. Detectives uncovered a criminal crew running the service, supplying millions of UK viewers. One mastermind is believed to have raked in over £3 million from the racket.
Illegal Streams Offline as Police Hit Back
Destroying the seized servers on site sent shockwaves through this piracy network, causing nationwide disruption to illegal streaming. Sky praised the operation’s “solid impact,” stressing the crucial role of police-industry teamwork in tackling organised crime.
Detective Constable Jordan Day, PIPCU: “Criminals continue to offer illegal IPTV services. These aren’t harmless alternatives—they’re organised crime making millions. Our work protects broadcasting’s integrity and viewers. This operation shows the power of teaming up with partners like Sky to take down these networks. To those profiting from piracy: you will be held to account.”
