Wolverhampton man arrested over illegal Sky streaming packages

Det Con Daryl Fryatt said illegal streaming was a “huge issue” for the entertainment and creative industries.

“While it may seem like a low-risk, high-reward crime, the proceeds are used to fund other serious forms of criminal activity,” he said.

“At the same time, it can expose end users to the risks of data theft, fraud and malware.”

Matt Hibbert, group director of anti-piracy at Sky, warned people that they risked providing their personal information to criminals when they illegally stream.

“We’ll continue to do everything we can to protect our content from theft, and to help keep consumers safe,” he added.