Dubai Police Arrest 10-Member Piracy Gang Over Dh38 Million Losses

Dubai Police have dismantled an international criminal network involved in the illegal distribution of encrypted satellite channels. The operation resulted in the arrest of 10 individuals of various nationalities who managed a large-scale piracy ring causing estimated financial losses of Dh38 million to legitimate broadcasting companies. Seizure of technical equipment The General Department of Criminal Investigation executed the raids after receiving reports of unauthorized broadcasting of premium content. Officers seized more than 7,000 devices, including servers and specialized equipment used to bypass encryption protocols. The gang utilized sophisticated digital infrastructure to stream over 6,000 channels to thousands of subscribers across multiple regions. The investigation revealed that the suspects operated through several domestic and international servers to avoid detection. By offering low-cost subscriptions to premium sports and entertainment networks, the group systematically diverted revenue from authorized service providers in the UAE and abroad. Legal and financial implications Major General Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal…