Two arrested over online sale of illegal streaming devices

A 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman have been arrested for their alleged involvement in online sales of illegal streaming devices, following police raids on June 23.

The raids were conducted by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department in areas such as Jalan Damai, Jalan Tenaga, Kaki Bukit Ave 4 and 6.

During the operation, more than 100 units of illegal streaming devices, which enable the end-users to access unauthorised online content from illegal sources, were seized, said the police in a statement on June 25.

The estimated street value of these devices is more than $32,000.

During the raid, the male suspect was also allegedly found with several e-vaporisers and related components. He was then referred to the Health Sciences Authority for investigations.

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 reminded the public that the distribution and sales of illegal streaming devices are serious offences.

Police investigations are ongoing.