Germany Cracks Down on 5 “Music Streaming Manipulation” Sites

German courts have issued injunctions to five “music streaming manipulation” websites, IFPI and BVMI officials announced today.

The injunctions against music streaming manipulation websites – i.e. fake play providers – came from courts in Bremen, Cologne, Hamburg, and Darmstadt (with the Hamburg court issuing two injunctions), per a formal release. Additionally, it was indicated that a different streaming manipulation platform ceased offering illicit streams after receiving a cease-and-desist letter.

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