The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a nearly $1 million fine against a New Jersey-based party for unlicensed radio operations.
According to a Forfeiture Order issued by the Commission in mid-September, Masner Beauplan has been ordered to pay a financial penalty of $920,000 for operating an unauthorized radio station in Irvington, NJ, known as “Radio Leve Kanpe.” Under the Order, Beauplan is required to pay the penalty within 30 days or face further action by the U.S. Department of Justice.
This case dates back to late 2023, during which time Beauplan engaged in the pirate radio broadcasting activities referenced in the Order for a period of 46 days. The Commission subsequently issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) against Beauplan in September 2024. However, Beauplan has failed to file any response to the Commission in connection with the NAL.
The FCC’s Forfeiture Order issued against Beauplan is available at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-25-56A1.pdf.
