Neil Doncaster has welcomed the arrest of a person accused of streaming SPFL matches illegally.
Police Scotland arrested a 49-year-old man in linked with the unlawful streaming, charging him below the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
And the SPFL chief has spoken out in assist of the crackdown.
Police carried out a search of a property in Easterhouse after acquiring a warrant.
A report has since been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Following the information, Doncaster stated: “We welcome the motion taken by Police Scotland, and are vastly supportive of their efforts to deal with unlawful streaming.
“We’ve simply seen the conclusion of one other thrilling season, and as we sit up for the 2022/23 marketing campaign it’s necessary that we do every thing we are able to to guard clients who put money into authentic subscriptions and assist the foremost funding which Sky, our broadcast companions, are placing into the sport.”
Detective Inspector Andy MacLean added: “This operation is a wonderful instance of how partnership working can deal with criminals conducting mental property crime.
“This kind of crime is taken significantly and one man has been arrested right this moment.
“Along with our companions, we’re decided to crack down on those that are concerned in defrauding the tv, movie and sport trade, and produce them to justice.”
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