Disney Star India has ramped up its international anti-piracy efforts, as Dubai police recently raided the operations of a rogue Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) provider. The raid, which took place on September 16, 2024, resulted in the seizure of IPTV boxes streaming 12,000 pirated premium channels and content from various rights holders, according to a report by Storyboard18.

The operation was initiated after Disney Star filed a criminal complaint against the IPTV provider, primeproott.com, which was illegally selling IPTV boxes through its website. These boxes were sold for Rs 5,750 ($68.63), with an additional Rs 2,300 ($27.45) charged for access to pirated content.

During the raid, the alleged operator behind the illegal business was arrested, and Dubai police are investigating possible links to other individuals involved in the distribution of pirated content. The sale of these IPTV boxes undermines broadcast licensing and harms the fees broadcasters pay for sports and entertainment rights.

Disney Star’s anti-piracy team is currently in Dubai, working closely with law enforcement to address piracy across the MENA region. A source familiar with the case told Storyboard18 that the primeproott.com website has been taken down following the raid, praising the Dubai police for their swift action, which serves as a warning to others engaged in piracy.

This raid follows another significant anti-piracy operation in June 2024, where Disney Star’s team, alongside Ahmedabad police, dismantled illegal streaming websites broadcasting ICC T20 World Cup matches. The shutdown of platforms like magicwin.games and magicwin.com also exposed their involvement in illegal betting activities.