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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3463Copyright infringement (civil) · Co. Dublin · 25 Mar 2026

Sky wins High Court order to obtain details of 300 'dodgy box' users from Revolut

The High Court granted Sky an order requiring Revolut Bank to provide names and addresses of 304 subscribers and 10 resellers of illegal IPTV streaming services, in connection with an investigation into David Dunbar's 'IPTV is Easy' service in Co Wexford.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereDavid Dunbar has an address at Manor Crescent, Roxborough Manor, Co Wexford. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Brian Cregan granted an order requiring Revolut Bank UAB to share details of 304 subscribers and 10 resellers. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtRevolut will provide the information on an encrypted spreadsheet within 28 days. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtProceedings had already been issued against two of the 12 resellers. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said the information can be used for the purpose of initiating proceedings against the alleged infringers. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceDunbar was fined €30,000 for contempt over a breach of court orders to preserve data. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceDunbar consented to judgment against him for approximately €480,000 over his infringement activities. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSky UK Ltd, Sky Ireland Ltd and Sky Subscribers Services Ltd are part of the Sky Group. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe information is expected to be used to take legal actions against the resellers and some of the end users. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDunbar sold subscriptions for €80 to €100 per year. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDunbar's Revolut statements showed payments of €118,992 from resellers and €72,414 and £9,256 from end users over roughly three and a half years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherSky is supported in its application by Premier Sports, GAA+, LOITV and Clubber TV. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Mar2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Details of 300 ‘dodgy box’ users to be provided to Sky, High Court hears

    Reports the High Court granting Sky's application for an order requiring Revolut to disclose details of 304 subscribers and 10 resellers of illegal IPTV streaming, arising from a separate investigation into David Dunbar's 'IPTV is Easy' service.

    accused, David Dunbar, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Dunbar