Cybercrime cops make arrest in illegal streaming crackdown

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Police have arrested a man following a raid as part of a crackdown on illegal streaming services yesterday (July 3). According to Cheshire Constabulary, 51-year-old man, from Widnes, was collared on suspicion of fraud offences, possession of criminal property and possession of Class A drugs.

He had since been released under investigation pending further enquiries. Officers say a number of electronic devices including computers, phones, and digital satellite television boxes were seized at the address, along with crypto-currency, cash and a small amount of cocaine. READ MORE: Pervert teacher Rebecca Joynes captured SMIRKING after buying teenage victim £345 Gucci belt Detective Constable Hannah Clement, a Specialist Cyber Investigator, said: “While many people think that illegal streaming is a victimless crime, that is simply not the case.

It causes an enormous loss to the entertainment industry and it is also unfair that millions of people work hard to afford their subscription-only TV services while others cheat the system. “In addition, by using illegal streaming services, you also increase the risk of receiving malicious software, which gives criminals access to your network and can compromise your personal data.

I hope that this warrant acts as a warning to those who knowingly commit or facilitate online copyright infringement.” To find out about the dangers of illegal streaming visit www.bestreamwise.com.