A 65-year-old man is heading to prison after hacking into DStv systems and selling illegal subscriptions. The court gave him a relatively light sentence, but he still faces a hefty fine.
Man sentenced for hacking DStv system and offering pirated services
Man sentenced for hacking DStv system and offering pirated services
- Geoffrey Bushby, 65, got nine months for illegally providing DStv subscriptions.
- Three months were suspended, but he must pay a US$300 fine for the rest.
- Bushby advertised his services on WhatsApp and used a Xiaomi TV Box S for access.
- Bushby posed as an official agent while running the scam.
- He used social media and WhatsApp to offer access for US$300 a year.
- A MultiChoice undercover agent set up a trap, leading to his arrest.
- Police found 34 Xiaomi TV Boxes and other devices at his home during the bust.
