Widnes man arrested in illegal online streaming crackdown

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Widnes man arrested in illegal online streaming crackdown
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A 51-year-old man is held on suspicion of fraud offences in a probe into illegal online streaming.

A man has been arrested and several electronic devices seized along with crypto-currency as part of an investigation into illegal online streaming services.The force said computers, phones, and digital satellite television boxes were confiscated as well as cash and cocaine.

Det Con Hannah Clement said: "While many people think that illegal streaming is a victimless crime, that is simply not the case. "In addition, by using illegal streaming services, you also increase the risk of receiving malicious software, which gives criminals access to your network and can compromise your personal data."

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