Dubai, UAE – September 19, 2024 – Disney Star India has escalated its fight against piracy to the international level with a recent successful crackdown in Dubai. On September 16, 2024, Dubai police executed a raid targeting an alleged rogue IPTV provider, leading to the seizure of 12,000 pirated premium channels and content.
Details of the Raid
The raid followed a criminal complaint filed by Disney Star against the IPTV provider, primeproott.com. The complaint highlighted that the rogue provider was selling IPTV boxes for Rs 5,750 and charging an additional Rs 2,300 for access to its application. The IPTV boxes seized during the raid were reportedly being used to distribute unauthorized content from various rights holders.
Impact and Ongoing Efforts
The seizure of these IPTV boxes is a significant blow to the illegal streaming market and underscores the impact of such piracy on broadcasters and content creators. The sale and distribution of pirated content undermine licensing agreements and affect the revenue from sports and entertainment rights.
Disney Star’s anti-piracy team, currently stationed in Dubai, is working closely with local law enforcement to address and combat piracy issues in the MENA region. The detained individual is noted for their involvement in distributing pirated content to a large audience, and investigations are ongoing to determine if other individuals are connected to the case.
Previous Actions
This recent operation builds on Disney Star’s earlier successes in tackling piracy. In June 2024, Disney Star’s anti-piracy team, led by Major Ashok Yadav, worked with Ahmedabad Police to dismantle a network of illegal streaming websites that were broadcasting ICC T20 World Cup matches and promoting illegal betting. This operation led to the shutdown of platforms such as magicwin.games and magicwin.com.
Industry Reactions
A source involved in the case expressed appreciation for the Dubai police’s actions, stating, “Following the police raid, the website has been taken down. Such actions by Dubai police are highly commendable as they will deter others from engaging in content piracy.”
Disney Star’s ongoing efforts reflect a robust commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and addressing the global challenge of content piracy.
