Some satellite operators, broadcasting contents of DSTV illegally have been arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the suspects; Davidson Onuoha; Emeka Samuel; Eze Francis Sunny Amadi, Terkura Zungwem Verinica and Evangelist Alex Umanah broadcast the contents illegally through their unlicensed channels.
EFCC said their arrest followed several weeks of intense intelligence on the suspects, their residences and operations by operatives.
“The suspects were allegedly rebroadcasting content of the Digital Satellite Television( DSTV) illegally in their companies. The companies are CANTV, METROTV, and Cable Trends Limited( CTL).
“Items recovered from the suspects include GOTV Decoders; Startimes Decoders; DSTV Decoder; Free to Air Decoder (Strong), Consat Decoder and One Direct Decoder. Others are Encoder, Switches, Central Processing Units( CPU) and Monitors.
EFCC said the suspects would be charged to court when investigations are concluded.