Fake DSTV agent arrested by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arraigned before Justice Fatu Riman, one Tope Ajayi Samuel and his company Sky TV Global Media Limited on a three count charge bordering on conspiracy and intellectual theft.

He is accused of retransmitting signals of DSTV without due authorization.

One of the charge reads, “That you, Tope Samuel Ajayi and Sky TV Global Media Limited on or about 23rd August, 2013 within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Kano Judicial Division illegally had in your possession Tlink, Stron , Dream, Lumin digital Satellite Receiver, Dlink Satellite Receivers, AZSKY dongles with routers and mini receiver, Monitors, inverters, Hp laptops, printer, SIM cards, DSTV cards, Canal  cards which you use in accessing Multi Choice Nigeria Limited (MCN) signal and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 20 (1)(c) of the Copyright Act, Cap C28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.”

The accused pleaded not guilty to all the charges when they were read to him. Justice Fatu Riman granted him bail in the sum of N50 million and two sureties in like sum.

The case was adjourned to 12th December, 2015 for trial.

Wilson Uwujaren

Head, Media & Publicity

18th November, 2014