Police Raids Singaporean Homes For Illegally Downloaded Music
News on CNA:
Seven homes were raided by the police on Sunday night as part of a crackdown on the illegal downloading of copyrighted music from the Internet. Police say they seized nine personal computers and three laptops, along with other accessories. Five men and two women, aged between 14 and 32 years old, are currently helping the police with their investigations. Of the seven, four are students, two are employed and one is a housewife.
This was being done in digital format through peer-to-peer file sharing programmes and networks. After extensive probes, the police ascertained the identities of the suspects, as well as their modus operandi. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects installed file sharing programmes in their computers and used them to search for copyrighted songs in digital formats via the file sharing networks.
"This clearly shows that these are serious cases. There are serious consequences. And not only will you get caught, but you will be prosecuted and you may face severe penalties. It is disappointing to know that it is well known that two young men have gone to jail earlier this year for similar infringing activities, and yet we still see some people not being deterred by such serious consequences."
You guys better watch yourself! They do not go after the big guys any more than your regular housewife!
Seven homes were raided by the police on Sunday night as part of a crackdown on the illegal downloading of copyrighted music from the Internet. Police say they seized nine personal computers and three laptops, along with other accessories. Five men and two women, aged between 14 and 32 years old, are currently helping the police with their investigations. Of the seven, four are students, two are employed and one is a housewife.
This was being done in digital format through peer-to-peer file sharing programmes and networks. After extensive probes, the police ascertained the identities of the suspects, as well as their modus operandi. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects installed file sharing programmes in their computers and used them to search for copyrighted songs in digital formats via the file sharing networks.
"This clearly shows that these are serious cases. There are serious consequences. And not only will you get caught, but you will be prosecuted and you may face severe penalties. It is disappointing to know that it is well known that two young men have gone to jail earlier this year for similar infringing activities, and yet we still see some people not being deterred by such serious consequences."
You guys better watch yourself! They do not go after the big guys any more than your regular housewife!
posted by D Tan at 10:57 AM
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