News by Xiaomi Miui Hellas
Home » All the news » News » Press release » THE GREEK POLICE. : Arrest of a person who was active in the field of "piracy" of subscription channels
Press release

THE GREEK POLICE. : Arrest of a person who was active in the field of "piracy" of subscription channels

astinomia-logo

A 70-year-old man who was active in her area was arrested "Piracy" of subscription channels


Ο  arrested for selling electronic devices and illegally providing protected copyrighted content.

It is estimated that in the course of his action he gained more than 200.000 euro

The action of a 70-year-old citizen, who had illegally protected intellectual property content, was stopped by police officers of the Department for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, after his arrest yesterday morning (12-04-2022) in its area Alexandroupolis.

A case was filed against the detainee for violation of the Copyright Law and for computer fraud.

Specifically, from Organized Crime and Human Trafficking Sub-Directorate of the Thessaloniki Security Directorate, an investigation was carried out to identify people active in its field "Piracy" of subscription channels.

As part of the investigation, it was found that the 70-year-old had posted ads for the sale of electronic equipment that provided illegal access to subscription services.

After an organized operation with the assistance of employees of the Society for the Protection of Audiovisual Works and in the presence of a court official, a search was carried out at his home where they were found and confiscated:

  • 86 electronic devices, some of which had a pirated pay-per-view player installed
  • Laptop, tablet, storage devices (hard drives and usb)
  • Money amount 1.950 euros
  • Mobile phone
  • Notebooks and notebooks with clientele.

As the research showed, by April 2021 to April of the current year old the 70-year-old had sent through a courier company more than 200 parcels in all of Greece.

Proceeds from the sale of electronic devices and the collection of illegal connections exceed 200.000 euro, while the corresponding loss in lost revenue of the subscription companies exceeds 600.000 euro.

The arrested person will be taken to Mr. Prosecutor of the Criminal Court of Alexandroupolis.

Press Release


Mi TeamDo not forget to follow it Xiaomi-miui.gr on Google News to be informed immediately about all our new articles! You can also if you use RSS reader, add our page to your list by simply following this link >> https://news.xiaomi-miui.gr/feed/gn

 

Follow us on Telegram  so that you are the first to learn our every news!

 

Follow us on Telegram (English language) so that you are the first to learn our every news!

Read also

Leave a comment

* By using this form you agree to the storage and distribution of your messages on our page.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam comments. Find out how your feedback data is processed.

Leave a Review

Xiaomi Miui Hellas
The official community of Xiaomi and MIUI in Greece.
Read also
MediaTek after the release of the Dimensity 9000 chipset - which dazzles…