DStv owner MultiChoice says it assisted in the arrest of a Waka TV reseller following a raid in Meadowlands, Gauteng, on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waka TV is a form of IPTV piracy, which refers to subscription-based pirate services that often sell themselves as legitimate and offer illicit access to live and on-demand content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MultiChoice said the suspect was allegedly involved in illegally selling “loaded” IPTV boxes and Waka TV codes, adding that he used social media to market and distribute unauthorised content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The arrest took place during an attempted sale, which was followed by a search and seizure operation by law enforcement officers, resulting in the confiscation of various equipment, the broadcaster said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspect was charged with fraud and has additional cybercrime-related charges under review. However, he has been released on bail and will appear in court on 27 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MultiChoice noted that several foreign currency transactions identified by prosecutors are strengthening the case against him, with investigations still ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This latest raid is part of a wider crackdown on Waka TV resellers and other IPTV piracy networks, which has led to countless raids and arrests across the country,” MultiChoice said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“MultiChoice has made it clear that anyone engaged in the sale, distribution, or promotion of Waka TV will be pursued and face legal consequences.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waka TV has been identified as an organised piracy syndicate, which has resulted in millions of lost revenue from the legitimate broadcasting industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n