More busts in Canada // 2007-05-04 MONTREAL (CP) - Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing and illegally selling satellite television signals, which the RCMP estimates has deprived the broadcast system of about $1.2 million in legitimate subscriptions annually.
RCMP spokesman Luc Bessette said today the men allegedly had about 2,000 clients and charged them roughly $250 per receiver.
Bessette said some clients could also be charged.
The RCMP says the suspects modified and sold decoders to illegally access television channels and clients placed their orders through a Web site.
Those arrested could face several charges, including modifying and selling equipment contrary to the Radiocommunication Act.
They could also be charged under the Criminal Code with theft of satellite signals and possession of a device to obtain telecommunication service.
If found guilty, the maximum sentence is two years in prison.
In my opinion It looks like that satellite companies changed their method from ECM to going after dealers.