Police catch hundreds using illegal streaming Fire Sticks to watch Premier League on the cheap in latest crackdown
The article describes a UK crackdown linked to illegal streaming devices such as loaded Fire TV Sticks and similar boxes used to access Premier League matches and other paid content without permission. It says more than 1,000 people have been contacted with warnings that they can face criminal liability and that end users are not anonymous.
The warnings are tied to police investigations where customer details were seized after action against suppliers, including the case of Jonathan Edge from Liverpool. Reports cited say Edge was jailed for three years and four months after pleading guilty to offences under the Fraud Act, and enforcement messaging stresses that investigations and prosecutions can extend beyond sellers to viewers as well.
Alongside the legal angle, the coverage emphasizes risk to consumers, including malware, scams, loss of personal or banking data, and links to serious organised crime, with police and industry voices urging people to use legitimate services. It also notes parallel pressure from Amazon against apps associated with unlicensed streaming on Fire TV devices.
