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JioStar probe leads to arrest in ZeeFlix piracy case
An investigation by JioStar has led to the arrest of an individual accused of running ZeeFlix, an Android app that allegedly provided unauthorised access to JioStar's copyrighted content. The Indore Crime Branch…
An investigation by JioStar has led to the arrest of an individual accused of running ZeeFlix, an Android app that allegedly provided unauthorised access to JioStar's copyrighted content. The Indore Crime Branch registered an FIR on August 19 under the Copyright Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
The app allegedly offered subscription-based access to over 1,000 TV channels and more than 50 sports channels. JioStar representatives bought two subscriptions for Rs 149 and Rs 799 to gather evidence. The platform had over 35,000 downloads and about 20,000 active subscribers, with estimated revenue of Rs 20 lakh.
On August 20, a raid at the accused's premises led to seizure of three mobile phones, a laptop, a hard disk, a digital camera and two tripods. The accused has been produced in court for remand. Further investigation, including forensic examination of devices, is underway.
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This case shows how digital piracy is shifting to custom Android apps that mimic legitimate streaming services. The use of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita alongside the Copyright Act signals that law enforcement is treating such operations as serious economic offences, not just copyright violations. The Rs 20 lakh revenue figure may be only the tip of the iceberg, as investigators now have devices to examine. JioStar's strategy of purchasing subscriptions to gather evidence sets a precedent for other broadcasters. The court's decision on remand and the forensic results will determine how far this probe reaches into linked platforms like HotWebSeries.
Source: brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com
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