Ari Alibhai acted for Sky in the private prosecution of an individual, Warren Gleave, who had unlawfully made in excess of £200,000 by selling devices that provided access to illegal online streams of Sky and other premium content.
Mr Gleave pleaded guilty in May to an offence of knowingly participating in a fraudulent business, contrary to section 9 of the Fraud Act 2006. On 16th August he appeared at Burnley Crown Court where he received a 16-month custodial sentence.
Ari was instructed by Gareth Minty of Mishcon de Reya.
This case has been covered in the trade press; please see Broadband TV News and Rapid TV News.
Ari Alibhai