Arrests Made Over "Game of Thrones" Leak

2017/08/17

Four people have been arrested in relation to the leak of an unaired episode of “Game of Thrones”, according to Star India, a fully owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox. On August 4, the entertainment company confirmed the compromise of episode 4 of “Game of Thrones” season 7. US TV network HBO produces the popular fantasy series, and Star India is one of its international distribution partners. Star India complained to law enforcement which, it said, had made “significant progress”. Four people associated with Star India’s technology vendor have been arrested. The episode, which was scheduled to be aired for viewing in the US and India on August 7, was leaked and made available for viewing on the internet.

Source: WIPR