Police said the Motion Picture Association of America estimated the potential loss relating to Fast & Furious 7 alone would have been 287 million dollars (about £220 million) if it had been put online before its official release date. “Industry estimates show the potential loss suffered, had the film been released before the official cinema date, would have been substantial. Detective Constable Abdun Noor said: “Fast & Furious 7 was the second highest-grossing movie in 2015. “Our investigation ensured Farooq was arrested before he was able to release this particular film to the public. “Digital piracy causes significant damage to the companies involved in producing films, not only in terms of profits but also in terms of putting jobs at risk. “Anyone who is thinking of committing digital piracy, like Farooq, should see this case as a warning. “Piracy is not a victimless crime and we will ensure these criminals are brought to justice.”