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Quite often, the Russian authorities make extremely contradictory statements. For example, back in 2022, it was proposed to officially lift the ban on downloading pirated software, games and other intellectual property of foreign companies that left the Russian market. The idea was in the air, but in the end it was lost in the numerous offices of officials. Experts believe that the main reason is in the interests of Russian copyright holders. Agree, if everyone around you is allowed to officially download American films, it will be quite difficult to protect the rights of Russian cinematographers. Users will simply not see the difference, and there is still music, computer games, and software, which means that the problem is much broader than it may seem. At the same time, Dmitry Medvedev advocates free access to copyright of companies that have joined the sanctions against the Russian Federation, while other relevant ministries are categorically opposed to such an idea.
It is believed that officially the Russian authorities are against removing the taboo from pirated content, but they have lowered the requirements for ordinary users, stopping the persecution of Jolly Roger adherents. It seems that some Russian officials are not always aware of the changes taking place in the country, as evidenced by the arrest of a pensioner in Lipetsk. As it became known, 65-year-old Arkady provided hacking services for Sony video game consoles. He installed custom firmware on the console, and then uploaded pirated games there, which violated the norms of current legislation. Well, according to the law, the pensioner faces a large fine, which can also turn into a real prison term. It is unclear what else Arkady was doing, but the investigation charges him with the PlayStation 3 firmware. This is a rather old console that has not been supported by a Japanese company for a long time, which went on sale back in 2006. According to official information, the pensioner was sent home after signing a recognizance not to leave. He faces a fine of up to 200,000 rubles or a prison term of up to 2 years in prison.
In this story, absolutely everything is surprising. First of all, it is unclear why the Lipetsk police arrested the 65-year-old pensioner. If you study the ads on the Internet, you can find a number of people who sell hacked PlayStation in the same city. There are thousands of such craftsmen all over Russia, and the hacked PlayStation 4 is in great demand. A 512 GB or 1 TB drive is installed there, which allows you to download a huge library of popular exclusives. In addition, during the search of Arkady's house, the equipment used for flashing consoles was confiscated. Law enforcement officers charge the pensioner with causing damage to the business reputation of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Interestingly, what kind of reputation can we talk about if the Japanese left the legal space of Russia back in 2022? Currently, a criminal case has been opened against Arkady, which means that the elderly burglar will not be able to get away with it.
If the court takes into account the circumstances of the copyright holder's absence, the case may end with a suspended sentence, but even this seems too harsh in the current conditions. Whose interests are protected by the Lipetsk authorities, it is extremely difficult to understand in this case. You need to understand that Sony did not just withdraw itself, but also did everything to complicate the lives of Russian users. Simply put, if you own a video game console from a Japanese company, you can't legally buy a game for it. It turns out that there is no violation itself, since it is extremely difficult to get access to licensed content on the territory of Russia. Most often, PlayStation owners of different models use IP address traversal tools. Others register as citizens of Argentina, Turkey and other countries, but there are also difficulties with paying for digital copies. Sony refuses to accept payments from Russian plastic cards, which means that obstacles in the way of an ordinary user arise at every stage when they want to buy a new game. If the pensioner turns to a normal lawyer who is familiar with the actions of the Japanese company, the case may become a precedent and allow all Russian gamers to get an indulgence from the authorities. It is too early to talk about the final decision of the court, but in general, the case may be dismissed at the investigation stage.
It is believed that officially the Russian authorities are against removing the taboo from pirated content, but they have lowered the requirements for ordinary users, stopping the persecution of Jolly Roger adherents. It seems that some Russian officials are not always aware of the changes taking place in the country, as evidenced by the arrest of a pensioner in Lipetsk. As it became known, 65-year-old Arkady provided hacking services for Sony video game consoles. He installed custom firmware on the console, and then uploaded pirated games there, which violated the norms of current legislation. Well, according to the law, the pensioner faces a large fine, which can also turn into a real prison term. It is unclear what else Arkady was doing, but the investigation charges him with the PlayStation 3 firmware. This is a rather old console that has not been supported by a Japanese company for a long time, which went on sale back in 2006. According to official information, the pensioner was sent home after signing a recognizance not to leave. He faces a fine of up to 200,000 rubles or a prison term of up to 2 years in prison.
In this story, absolutely everything is surprising. First of all, it is unclear why the Lipetsk police arrested the 65-year-old pensioner. If you study the ads on the Internet, you can find a number of people who sell hacked PlayStation in the same city. There are thousands of such craftsmen all over Russia, and the hacked PlayStation 4 is in great demand. A 512 GB or 1 TB drive is installed there, which allows you to download a huge library of popular exclusives. In addition, during the search of Arkady's house, the equipment used for flashing consoles was confiscated. Law enforcement officers charge the pensioner with causing damage to the business reputation of Sony Interactive Entertainment. Interestingly, what kind of reputation can we talk about if the Japanese left the legal space of Russia back in 2022? Currently, a criminal case has been opened against Arkady, which means that the elderly burglar will not be able to get away with it.
If the court takes into account the circumstances of the copyright holder's absence, the case may end with a suspended sentence, but even this seems too harsh in the current conditions. Whose interests are protected by the Lipetsk authorities, it is extremely difficult to understand in this case. You need to understand that Sony did not just withdraw itself, but also did everything to complicate the lives of Russian users. Simply put, if you own a video game console from a Japanese company, you can't legally buy a game for it. It turns out that there is no violation itself, since it is extremely difficult to get access to licensed content on the territory of Russia. Most often, PlayStation owners of different models use IP address traversal tools. Others register as citizens of Argentina, Turkey and other countries, but there are also difficulties with paying for digital copies. Sony refuses to accept payments from Russian plastic cards, which means that obstacles in the way of an ordinary user arise at every stage when they want to buy a new game. If the pensioner turns to a normal lawyer who is familiar with the actions of the Japanese company, the case may become a precedent and allow all Russian gamers to get an indulgence from the authorities. It is too early to talk about the final decision of the court, but in general, the case may be dismissed at the investigation stage.
