Western Cape police have confirmed that an adult male was arrested on 31 May at a premises in Brandtwood Avenue, Kuils River in connection with a major pirate internet streaming service.
Also read: MultiChoice and Western Cape police bust pirate streaming service
Earlier this month, MultiChoice Group, the owners of DStv, announced that a suspect involved in the alleged pirate streaming operation, known as Waka TV, was arrested during a raid.
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Police spokesperson Captian FC van Wyk confirmed to Cape {town} Etc that a man appeared in court on a charge of fraud on 3 June and was granted R1 000 bail.
According to a statement, the MultiChoice Group’s technology security subsidiary, Irdeto, reportedly investigated the matter and identified the man as the ‘main suspect’ of the piracy network.
It stated that Waka TV ‘illegally distributed live TV channels, including several DStv channels, movies and series. The disruption caused by this raid is a significant blow to the illegal streaming industry in Africa.’
The case has been postponed to Tuesday, 23 July 2024.
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