Limerick man receives suspended two‑year sentence for illegal streaming device offences

Aidan Galvin of Galvone Road, Kennedy Park, Limerick was sentenced to a suspended two‑year term after pleading guilty to money‑laundering and copyright offences linked to illegal television streaming devices.

At the Circuit Court, Galvin admitted laundering €28,000 through his bank account for a €750,000 illegal streaming operation and acknowledged dishonestly making a gain for himself or another, as well as two breaches of the Copyright and Related Rights Act.

Judge Colin Daly described the case as “economic crime” but noted Galvin’s role was minor, acting as the Irish link for a British criminal gang. Gardaí had received a tip‑off and, following two sting operations in which they exchanged €200 and €170 for devices, obtained a warrant to freeze Galvin’s account, which was found empty.

The prosecution said the devices were Globe IPTV units, and that Galvin had been involved from around 2015, posting USB sticks and devices to the UK. He was arrested and charged in January 2023, cooperated fully, and had no prior convictions.

Judge Daly gave Galvin credit for his early guilty plea, his rehabilitation efforts, a new job and caring for a family member. The suspended sentence will be activated if he reoffends within three years.

Source: Newstalk. Photo: Jakub Zerdzicki / Pexels.