An operation involving police and the Sky television network has stopped a “fruitful source” of illegal content streaming.
Officers executed a search warrant at a Millennium Court property in Glasgow on Thursday and seized a number of items related to copyright crime.
Sky said the operation blocked the source of “stolen” content and helped “protect users from the very real risks of accessing content in this way.”
The broadcasting giant holds the exclusive rights to the Premiership matches from 2020, after concluding a record deal with the league bosses.
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said the police raid was crucial to “support Sky’s large investment in the game”.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged with crimes under the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988.
A report was presented to the fiscal prosecutor’s office.
Matt Hibbert, Sky’s director of anti-piracy in the United Kingdom and Ireland, said: “We have supported the Scottish police in this action, which not only blocks access to a rich source of Sky stolen content, but ultimately helps to protect consumers from the very real risks of accessing content in this way. “
Detective Inspector Andy McLean said: “This operation is an excellent example of how partnership work can deal with criminals who commit crimes against intellectual property.
“This type of crime is being taken seriously and one man has been arrested.
“Together with our partners, we are determined to deal with those involved in the fraud of the television, film and sports industries and bring them to justice.
Police say the man has been charged with crimes under the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988.
Mr Doncaster added: “We welcome the action taken by the Scottish Police and strongly support their efforts to tackle illegal streaming.
“We have just seen the end of another exciting season, and as we look forward to the 2022/23 campaign, it is important that we do everything we can to protect customers who invest in legitimate subscriptions and to support the great investment that Sky our broadcasting partners are investing in the game. ”
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