In today's GDN:
Satellite pirates caught in raid
A BAHRAINI owner of a satellite equipment shop and three of his Asian employees are being held in custody for illegally distributing satellite channels.
"The Information Ministry had reported to police about illegal activities at the defendant's shop," Public Prosecutor Amal Abul said yesterday.
"The police raided the shop and found out that the Bahraini man had rented an apartment close to the shop where he would download information on free access to satellite channels through the Internet and sell it to his customers.
"They seized several computers and satellite equipment that were used in the process.
"The three employees were also said to have helped in the operation."
The shop's owner denied the charges against him, while two of the Asian men testified against him, said Mrs Abul.
"He said that he was not aware of the illegal business that was running in his shop," she said.
"He claimed that his employees were carrying out the operation behind his back."
However, the Asian men claimed that the owner has been downloading information on getting free access to satellite channels through the Internet and selling it to his customers.
It was also found out that the three Asian men were staying in the country with expired visas.
All four are being held for further investigation.
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