Man Jailed For Two Years For Supplying Illegal TV Firesticks
6 Jan 2025
A man has been jailed in the UK for supplying illegal jailbroken TV firesticks.
Sunny Kanda, of Halifax, sold modified firesticks on Facebook, knowing they provided unauthorised access to premium content platforms like Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
During the court hearing it was revealed that Kanda cheated legitimate providers out of more than £108,000 in an 18-month period between 2020 and 2022.
Undercover investigators infiltrated Kanda’s closed facebook group and purchased a firestick.
After being sentenced to two years in jail on Friday, Kanda face another trial on May 7 to decide if financial orders may also be imposed on him.
The operation was a joint effort by the National Trading Standards, Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) and local government.
FACT CEO Kieron Sharp issued a strong warning to those who sell illegal Firesticks.
“The outcome serves as both a consequence for those involved in these criminal activities, and as a strong warning to others considering similar action,” he said.
“Illegal streaming isn’t a victimless crime. It weakens the creative industries, puts consumers at risk of data theft and often funds other serious crimes.”