Danish Pirate Ringleader Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison in Odense
Published on July 15, 2021
- A family man in Denmark launched a new pirate site when authorities shut down the old one.
- The person has been convicted to four months in prison, but the prosecution may appeal for six.
- The pirate scene in Denmark has taken a big hit, and there are no big platforms left operational.
A 50-year old family man from Middelfart, Denmark, has received his sentence from the court in Odense today, and it’s four months in the cell. The man has been confirmed to be one of the ringleaders behind two large pirate services in the country, ‘NordicBits’ and ‘Asgaard.’ Both websites have been closed by the law enforcement authorities already, and there have been other arrests and convictions associated with them in the previous months.
The particular person was responsible for setting up the aforementioned websites, their payment solutions, and the customer service system. Alongside this illegal activity, he held a regular job in his hometown, Middelfart, and generally lived a serene family life without raising any suspicions.
When the Rights Alliance, Denmark’s leading anti-piracy organization, identified and reported several suspected ringleaders behind ‘NordicBits,’ the pirate site went offline and some of the involved persons were arrested and held in custody. The now-convicted family man wasn’t deterred by the developments and instead moved to ‘Asgaard.’ This didn’t last long, as the Rights Alliance and the Danish police conducted an investigation on the new platform and forced it to shut down voluntarily.
This is a clear indication that the man had no remorse for his illegal activities and won’t stop trying to build new pirate sites as long as he remains free. After all, the massive audience was still out there, looking for alternative options.
From the prosecution's side, Christian Raaholt Hahn offered a satisfactory statement, although they had asked for a sentence duration of six months. As such, they are currently considering an appeal but haven’t decided yet.
The Rights Alliance is also pleased, with its Director, Maria Fredenslund, stating the following:
