Man is arrested in TV licence fraud probe

A LARGE-scale TV piracy operation saw a man arrested on suspicion of fraud.

Officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit worked together with South Yorkshire Police and Sky to execute warrants in Barnsley on Tuesday.

A 43-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of money laundering offences, conspiracy to defraud, as well as offences under the Copyrights, Designs and Patents Act and Serious Offences Act. He has been released pending further enquiries.

Head of the unit, Ramona Senior, said: “Providing the means to watch premium television content without a subscription is illegal.

“By taking action in this way we hope to make a significant impact on this kind of criminal activity.”

“This is an excellent example of our officers working with private partners to enforce the law.”