Sky claims man may have made €450,000 a year from 'dodgy box' service

A Sky anti-piracy investigator says David Dunbar is considered by the broadcaster and telecommunications giant to be a 'top-level' copyright infringer

Sky TV Limited alleges David Dunbar has operated an illegal service providing thousands with access to its copyrighted broadcast material since 2018. File photo: Fiona Hanson/PA

Broadcaster and telecommunications giant Sky has claimed in the High Court that a Co Wexford man may have earned up to €450,000 a year from operating a so-called “dodgy box” service.

Sky TV Limited alleges David Dunbar has operated an illegal service providing thousands with access to its copyrighted broadcast material since 2018. Last month, Sky was granted various orders aimed at gathering evidence of Mr Dunbar’s alleged infringement, including permission to seize devices belonging to him.