Pirated films fund terror

Is this true? Yes, according to US think-tank, the RAND Corporation, pirated movies have become the most profitable money maker for the Mumbai underworld, and these funds are channelled to those who use the money to attack India.

But why isn’t there more money in… say hard drugs? Well, the profit margins on pirated films are tremendous and the risks far lower. A pirated DVD costs around Rs 5 to make and can sell for upwards of Rs 100 in India and over Rs 500 in international markets.

Is it really that bad? Well, the research was funded by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) so it could have been biased towards one view.

So, why should I believe it? It is fairly well-known that pirated movies do support the black economy in a country like India, where by some estimates over three-quarters of the DVD market is pirated.