A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into illegal online streaming services.
Yesterday (Thursday, July 30) police executed a warrant at an address in Leigh. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud and copyright under the Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Officers also seized a number of electronic devices including computers, phones, digital satellite television boxes and viewing cards.
The man has since been released under investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Constable Michelle Wilkinson, of Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Economic Crime Unit, said: “This warrant was executed as part of an investigation in to the illegal provision of premium TV content. This type of crime can result in companies losing a significant amount of revenue each year.
“I hope today’s action serves as a warning to offenders that neither companies nor Greater Manchester Police will tolerate this behaviour and that we will work together to identify anyone responsible for providing illegal online streaming services.”
