Sky Wins Irish Court Order to Unmask 300+ Pirate IPTV Users via Revolut Bank

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Sky Wins Irish Court Order to Unmask 300+ Pirate IPTV Users via Revolut Bank

https://torrentfreak.com/sky-wins-irish-court-order-to-unmask-300-pirate-iptv-users-via-revolut-bank/

Sky’s Irish IPTV Crackdown: Not Just the Operators This Time

In a landmark move, Sky has secured an Irish High Court order forcing Revolut to hand over the details of 304 subscribers and 10 resellers linked to David Dunbar’s illegal IPTV service “IPTV is Easy.” This isn’t just about punishment—it’s a strategic shift.

For years, enforcement focused on big-time operators like Dunbar (who was hit with a €480k judgment and a €30k contempt fine), but now, end users are in the crosshairs. Sky argues that going after subscribers creates a deterrent effect, especially with major sporting events looming. As one investigator put it: “decisive action” now is smart timing.

This case marks Ireland’s first known effort to unmask and potentially sue IPTV subscribers—despite the law allowing fines up to €127k or 5 years in jail, no subscriber has yet been prosecuted. Still, Sky’s lawyers say they’ll target the most active resellers (some still operating!) and possibly a subset of users.

The broader context? Europe is following suit: France just fined 19 IPTV users; Italy identified thousands post-takedown. Ireland’s move could set a precedent—making “dodgy boxes” riskier than ever.

> 💡 Bottom line: It’s no longer just about taking down servers. If you stream pirated sport in Ireland, your Revolut account may have just become Exhibit A.