$32k worth of illegal streaming devices seized in raid, man and woman arrested
A 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman have been arrested for allegedly selling illegal streaming devices online.
The police said in a statement that officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted raids at Jalan Damai, Jalan Tenaga, Kaki Bukit Avenue 4 and Kaki Bukit Avenue 6 on June 23.
During the operation, more than 100 illegal streaming devices, which enable end-users to access unauthorised online content from illegal sources, were seized.
The estimated street value of the devices is more than $32,000.
During the raid, the 32-year-old man was also allegedly found to be in possession of several e-vaporisers and related components. The man has been referred to the Health Sciences Authority for investigations.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Under the Copyright Act 2021, infringement by making, dealing, importing, distributing, or offering of devices or services to access works without the authority of copyright owners carries a fine up to $100,000, a jail term of up to five years, or both.
The police said they take a serious view of intellectual property rights infringement and remind the public that the distribution and sales of illegal streaming devices are serious offences.
