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FACT are a leading IP protection organisation protecting brands and businesses against fraud and IP crime.
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Joined March 2009
FACT is proud to have supported @CityPolice’s PIPCU in a complex investigation that led to the conviction of Stephen and Christopher Woodward, the brothers behind a £1m illegal streaming operation. A major result in the fight against digital piracy. 🔗 https://t.co/ps8agW63gm
cityoflondon.police.uk
A man who pocketed £1 million by running three illegal streaming websites has been jailed.
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A man who made £1 million by running three illegal streaming websites has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison. Stephen Woodward, 36, of Front Street, Thirsk, will now be subject to confiscation proceedings. Read more here: https://t.co/wYqhpSpGMD
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📊 At @wfpevents , FACT Chair @KieronSharp outlined our strategy to fight illegal streaming: ⚠️ Cease & desist notices 🔎 Intelligence from Crimestoppers 🚨 Arrests & prosecutions of serious offenders 🛡 “We must move as fast as the tech does.” #PiracyPrevention
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Plymouth pub licensee Vahid Babolhavaeji has been fined £14,000 for illegally showing Sky Sports without a commercial license. FACT prosecuted the case, reinforcing our zero-tolerance stance on illegal streaming. More here 👇
fact-uk.org.uk
On Thursday, 27 March 2025, Vahid Babolhavaeji the licensee of the Premiere Bar and Grill in Plymouth, Devon, was found guilty of three charges related to the dishonest broadcast of [...]
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Today we welcome the IP Crime Group members to our annual conference in London. The day was opened by Co-chair, Pete O’Doherty, Commissioner of @CityPolice, reflecting upon operational and disruption activity across the UK and the progress of the group to drive new capability.
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Gary McNally from Birmingham sentenced to 2 years, 9 months for running illegal streaming operation, Each Online, providing unauthorised access to @SkyUK & other broadcasters' content. Read more > https://t.co/dq7Xuxq66C
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Major Fire TV Stick crackdown blocks more UK homes from watching Sky TV for f...
express.co.uk
Fire TV Sticks are under the spotlight once again as one seller of the devices faces two years in jail.
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The strong partnership between @factuk, @CityofYork, @northyorks, and the Trading Standards eCrime Team was crucial in securing the evidence needed to hold the offender accountable. Read more > https://t.co/uyCL0jwvhy
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We can’t tackle IP crime and infringement alone. This year collaboration between Trading Standards and industry partners has increased- developing a collaborative approach to tackling IP crime. Read more in our Trading Standards Successes Survey: https://t.co/D2rBelhhZo
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Licensee and Director of the Fairfield Social Club in Swansea were found guilty of broadcasting Sky Sports without a valid commercial viewing agreement. They were ordered to pay a total of £3,800 in fines and costs. Read the full story here > https://t.co/oUOQZBSxoQ
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The team at FACT taking part in #ChristmasJumperDay to support @savechildrenuk. Their vital work ensures children around the world have the opportunity to thrive, learn, and build brighter futures. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and showed their support!
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Great work from @factuk tackling IPTV suppliers providing illegal content across the country. As part of the intensification, the majority of illegal services have been taken down and their advertising removed from social media.
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@factuk and police are clamping down on illegal IPTV suppliers across the UK,. As part of the enforcement, @swpolice arrested a 42-year-old man from Newport who was suspected of involvement in illegal IPTV operations MORE >
fact-uk.org.uk
FACT and police crack down on suppliers of illegal streaming activities, targeting Firesticks and other illicit streaming operations.
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Our officers ensure that criminals don’t profit from illegal activity. Around £86,000 has been forfeited, after it was seized from a bank account linked to two illegal streaming websites.
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This operation has created widespread disruption to the piracy landscape. Supported by AAPA members, including @SkyUK & @premierleague it involved over 89 property searches in 15 Italian regions. An additional 14 searches were conducted abroad, including 5 addresses in the UK.
🚨 European law enforcement stops illegal IPTV service providers - criminal network of 102 suspects illegally distributed copyrighted works to over 22 million users worldwide. Read more in our press release ⤵️ https://t.co/10p7GrpCBM
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Today the team at FACT celebrated an early Thanksgiving by bringing in some delicious sweet and savoury dishes to share with colleagues. It was a perfect opportunity to take a break, connect, and enjoy a mix of delicious food and great company.
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The Licensee of the Red Lion Inn in North East Wales has been found guilty of two copyright offences and ordered to pay total fines and costs of £3074.80. MORE > https://t.co/wGXBbbfxvF
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A Liverpool man who had been loading illicit streaming services onto so-called “Firesticks” has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison. MORE > https://t.co/IYHreHQjrg
@premierleague @factuk
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Today, FACT's HR team had the pleasure of attending the Graduate Fair at @YourStMarys in Twickenham. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the students, offering career advice, and sharing insights into the diverse roles within FACT.
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