A Halifax man has been sentenced to two years for selling illegal Firesticks after an undercover investigation.
Halifax: So, there’s this guy named Sunny Kanda who got caught selling dodgy Firesticks. He thought he was just making a quick buck, but an undercover cop joined his Facebook group and bought one. Oops!
Sunny, who lives in Wheatley, sold these modified Firesticks that let people watch premium content without paying for it. He raked in about £108,000 over 18 months. That’s a lot of cash that should’ve gone to the real providers!
When the undercover cop bought the Firestick, they found out it had all these sneaky modifications. It could stream stuff from Sky, Netflix, and even Disney+. Pretty wild, right?
After the investigation kicked off, Kanda ended up in court. He pleaded guilty to a bunch of charges, including fraud and copyright issues. Last Friday, he was sentenced to two years in jail. Not exactly the outcome he was hoping for!
Now, there’s a hearing coming up to see if he’ll face any financial penalties too. The folks at National Trading Standards are making it clear that illegal streaming isn’t just a harmless crime. It can really hurt the entertainment industry and put consumers at risk.
So, if you think about it, buying one of those illegal Firesticks might save you a few bucks now, but it could lead to some serious trouble down the line. Just something to keep in mind!
