A U.K. music site has been shut down by the Serious Crime Squad and a man arrested for fraud.
RnBXclusive.com has been taken over by S.O.C.A. with a warning issued for other 'illegal' music sites.
A message on the site from the agency said the majority of music files that were available via it "were stolen from the artists" and those who downloaded them could face up to 10 years in jail and an unlimited fine.
The warning goes on to say; "Soca has the capability to monitor and investigate you and can inform your internet service provider of these infringements.
"You may be liable for prosecution and the fact that you have received this message does not preclude you from prosecution.
"As a result of illegal downloads, young, emerging artists may have had their careers damaged. If you have illegally downloaded music, you will have damaged the future of the music industry."
Story Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17039722
RnBXclusive.com has been taken over by S.O.C.A. with a warning issued for other 'illegal' music sites.
A message on the site from the agency said the majority of music files that were available via it "were stolen from the artists" and those who downloaded them could face up to 10 years in jail and an unlimited fine.
The warning goes on to say; "Soca has the capability to monitor and investigate you and can inform your internet service provider of these infringements.
"You may be liable for prosecution and the fact that you have received this message does not preclude you from prosecution.
"As a result of illegal downloads, young, emerging artists may have had their careers damaged. If you have illegally downloaded music, you will have damaged the future of the music industry."
Story Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17039722
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