POLICE detained a local woman, 29, for allegedly selling illegal streaming devices. 

Bukit Aman Commercial CID director Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the woman was picked up yesterday from a business outlet in Puchong. 

He said she was also found selling android boxes, which contained illegal Astro subscription services.

“The operation also saw the seizure six units of SVI 9S brand android boxes that did not have Sirim certification, RM500,000 cash and a purchase receipt. 

“From investigation, the syndicate is selling android box direct to buyers at their business premises and copies of Astro broadcast would only be downloaded to each device sold to customers at RM468,” he said in a statement today.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and Astro also took part in the operation.

Ramli said the case is being investigated under section 43AA of the Copyright Act 1987, which carries a fine of up to RM200,000, a maximum jail term of 20 years or both.

“Police wish to stress that the sale of and purchase of illegal streaming devices is an offence. As such, members of the public are reminded to stay away from such illegal devices and services,” he said. – Bernama, August 18, 2023.