Illegal Printing Press in Cairo and Pirate TV Broadcast Networks in Sharqia Dismantled

Intensified Security Campaigns to Protect Intellectual Property

Crackdown on Copyright and Commercial Violations

As part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to combat intellectual property crimes, the General Administration for Copyright Protection Police successfully identified and raided an unlicensed printing press located in the Abdeen district of Cairo, which was producing commercial printed materials without any official authorization or legal permits.

Details of the Printing Press Raid

Seizure of More Than 15,000 Illegal Prints

After legal procedures were completed, security forces targeted the location and arrested its owner. A search revealed more than 15,000 various commercial printed items produced in violation of intellectual property laws.

Confession and Legal Measures

Admission of Financial Gain Motive

During questioning, the suspect admitted to carrying out the violations in order to achieve illegal financial profit. Legal measures were immediately taken, and the case was referred to the relevant authorities.

Separate Case: Illegal Broadcasting in Sharqia

Shutdown of Unauthorized Encrypted TV Networks

In another incident in Sharqia Governorate, authorities dismantled two illegal wireless television broadcasting stations used to retransmit encrypted satellite channels without permission.

Advanced Equipment Seized

Investigations led to the confiscation of multiple devices used for signal reception, processing, and retransmission, including laptops, signal boosters, and specialized receivers used for illegal decryption and broadcasting of satellite channels.

Suspects Admit Illegal Operations

The accused confessed to operating the illegal networks for financial gain. All necessary legal procedures were taken, and the case was referred to the Public Prosecution.

Why was the printing press raided in Cairo?

It was operating without a license and printing commercial materials illegally.

How many printed items were seized?

More than 15,000 commercial prints were confiscated.

What happened in Sharqia?

Illegal stations broadcasting encrypted TV channels without permission were dismantled.

What was the motive behind these violations?

The suspects aimed to generate illegal financial profits.

What legal actions were taken?

The suspects were arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution for investigation.