Dubai Police have dismantled an organized criminal network involved in the illegal retransmission of encrypted international satellite television channels and copyrighted content through receiver devices, online links and unauthorized websites.
The operation forms part of the force’s continuing efforts to protect intellectual property rights and combat digital crimes that result in financial losses for content owners and rights holders.
Authorities said investigations and extensive monitoring uncovered that members of the group had been distributing copyrighted media content without securing the necessary licenses or approvals from companies holding exclusive broadcasting rights.
According to Dubai Police, the suspects illegally rebroadcast premium satellite television content through unauthorized digital networks and online platforms, then marketed and sold access to customers through annual subscription packages.
Police said the scheme generated illicit profits while causing substantial financial losses to the company that holds exclusive rights to the broadcasts.
Investigators also confirmed that the network actively promoted and sold access to pirated broadcasting services, violating laws governing intellectual property, copyright and related rights.
Dubai Police emphasized that such activities are in breach of UAE Federal Law No. 38 of 2021 on Copyright and Neighbouring Rights.
The force reiterated its commitment to tracking and prosecuting individuals and criminal groups that exploit modern technologies to infringe intellectual property rights and profit illegally from copyrighted materials.
Authorities also urged the public to obtain digital content only through authorized and licensed platforms, warning against purchasing subscriptions from unknown or unlicensed providers.
Dubai Police cautioned that the use of illegal streaming services could expose users to legal consequences, cybersecurity risks and online fraud, while also undermining the rights of content creators and copyright holders.
