YuppTV, a leading global over-the-top (OTT) content provider, has initiated major legal proceedings against "Boss IPTV," an international piracy syndicate. This move has resulted in several arrests and ongoing legal action across jurisdictions.
The crackdown began with a complaint filed by YuppTV in March 2021, prompting a raid by the Cyber Crime Police in Faridabad, India. Authorities arrested six individuals who were allegedly involved in illegally broadcasting thousands of premium national and international TV channels without proper licensing.
Expanding its legal efforts, YuppTV has now filed a civil lawsuit in a U.S. federal district court targeting the piracy network’s entire infrastructure. The syndicate operates under various aliases, including Guru IPTV, Tashan IPTV, Brampton IPTV, Voice IPTV, Indian IPTV, Punjabi IPTV, Edmonton IPTV, Boss Entertainment IPTV, and UltraStream TV.
The scale of piracy orchestrated by such illegal networks is staggering, with estimated annual losses for legitimate broadcasters ranging between $200 million and $300 million. These activities not only undermine the global entertainment industry but also exploit original content creators and licensed distributors.
Commenting on the legal campaign, Uday Reddy, Founder and CEO of YuppTV, stated, “This is a crucial step in protecting the rights of content owners and restoring fairness in the digital content ecosystem. Piracy not only threatens the economic health of the media industry but also disrespects the creativity and effort behind every piece of legitimate content.”
The law firm representing YuppTV, Goldstone Law Group, issued a warning to consumers, noting that individuals associated with pirated IPTV services—via phone numbers or subscriptions—could face serious legal consequences under U.S. copyright laws. In some cases, this could include substantial financial penalties or even deportation for non-citizens.
In addition to legal and financial risks, YuppTV highlighted cybersecurity concerns, warning that pirate IPTV platforms often harvest users’ sensitive information—such as credit card details—and sell them on the dark web.
YuppTV is urging users of illegal IPTV services to immediately discontinue their usage and switch to authorized streaming platforms to avoid legal trouble and safeguard their personal data.
