Media Group Ukraine (MGU) has achieved an important victory in its fight against piracy.
Quoting the Vinnytsia Court of Appeal, the broadcaster says that the court has upheld the decision of the city court to arrest the owners of VinAsterisk.
Following an investigation, it was found that the latter violated copyright and related rights when retransmitting MGU channels without its consent.
These included Futbol 1 and Futbol 2 over the internet in 2018.
Criminal proceedings were initiated following a statement by MGU to the National Police.
Violation of copyright and related rights is punishable from a fine to imprisonment of up to six years.