SINGAPORE, 28 January 2026 – A Sim Lim Square retailer has been sentenced for selling illegal streaming devices (ISDs) that provided unlawful access to copyrighted content. This includes Premier League football broadcasts as well as movies and TV shows belonging to members of the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world’s leading anti-piracy coalition.
Lin Da, 36, previously a Director of Simder Trading and Business Pte Ltd, was sentenced to four months’ imprisonment under Section 150 of the Singapore Copyright Act 2021 in relation to four charges. His company faced four charges and was fined SGD $40,000.
This marks the fourth sentencing to date resulting from the 2022 enforcement raids in Sim Lim Square, during which 17 individuals were arrested and more than 2,500 ISDs were seized. The Premier League’s ongoing collaboration with the Intellectual Property Rights Branch (IPRB) of the Singapore Police Force and the Attorney-General’s Chambers has led to the following convictions:
- Case 1: On 24 October 2024, a 37-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment and fined SGD $300,000.
- Case 2: On 30 May 2025, a 35-year-old Chinese national was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and fined SGD $181,000.
- Case 3: On 18 November 2025, a 68-year-old was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment and fined SGD $384,000. This includes the sale of illegal streaming subscription services online.
Premier League General Counsel Kevin Plumb said: “This case is yet another strong example of Singapore’s stance on content protection – the sale of illegal streaming devices in Singapore will not be tolerated.
“We want to remind fans that the risks associated with piracy are not always immediately apparent, but they are real and damaging. Engaging with unauthorized services can expose users to serious issues, as personal security, privacy and financial information can be compromised.
“We welcome today’s conviction and commend the Attorney General Chambers and the Intellectual Property Rights Branch of the Singapore Police Force for their decisive action and ongoing enforcement efforts from the 2022 raids. Our top priority is ensuring fans can enjoy Premier League football safely, securely, and without compromise. We will continue working closely with our local broadcast partners and law enforcement to protect fans and uphold the integrity of the sport.”
Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), said: “Piracy is not just a legal issue – it’s an economic one. It siphons revenue from the legitimate market, undermines jobs and devalues the work of the global creative community. Today’s sentencing underscores the real-world consequences of content theft and reflects the resolve of authorities in Singapore to protect the creative economy. ACE applauds this result and remains committed to advancing meaningful enforcement through global collaboration.”
The Premier League and ACE will continue working closely with local, regional and global law enforcement agencies and authorities to safeguard the integrity of entertainment content and sports, ensuring fans can access content through authorized channels.
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is the world’s leading coalition dedicated to protecting the legal creative market and reducing digital piracy. Driven by a comprehensive approach to addressing piracy through criminal referrals, civil litigation, and cease-and-desist operations, ACE has achieved many successful global enforcement actions against illegal streaming services and unauthorized content sources and their operators. Drawing upon the collective expertise and resources of more than 50 media and entertainment companies around the world—including sports channels and associations—and reinforced by the Motion Picture Association’s content protection operations, ACE protects the creativity and innovation that drives the global growth of core copyright and entertainment industries. The current governing board members for ACE are Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix, Paramount Global, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Chairman of ACE. For more information, visit www.alliance4creativity.com.
About the Premier League
The Premier League produces some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.
Premier League anti-piracy action in Singapore and the region
- The Premier League, in close collaboration with its broadcast partners and authorities, actively combats piracy through a multifaceted approach. These efforts involve blocking unauthorized websites and apps, cooperating with law enforcement to pursue legal actions against providers of illegal streaming services and conducting extensive education campaigns to raise awareness about enjoying the top-quality football competition in authorized formats.
- The first-ever prosecution under section 150 of the Copyright Act 2021 took place on
24 October 2024, when Ge Xin, a 37-year-old Singaporean who ran two retail outlets – MT Gadget+ Pte Ltd and Grandnew Pte Ltd – was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment in relation to eight charges. The two companies received fines of SGD$200,000 and SGD$100,000 respectively in relation to four charges each. The second case saw Wang Yue, a 35-year-old Chinese national, Director of Ace Technologies Pte Ltd, sentenced to six months’ imprisonment in relation to 17 charges, while his company was fined SGD $181,000 in relation to 17 charges, on 30 May 2025. The third case involved Yu Peng Hsueh-Shu (Peggy), a 68-year-old, Director of Amconics Technology Pte Ltd, who was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment in relation to 14 charges, while her company was fined SGD $384,000 in relation to 14 charges, on 18 November 2025. - Since starting to run blocking in APAC six years ago, the Premier League has been involved with blocking over 30,000 sites and apps across the region. In a series of orders from Singapore’s High Court, the Premier League has blocked nearly 800 domains across popular pirate streaming websites and domains used by illegal apps and streaming devices in Singapore. Over 21,000 domains in Indonesia, over 8,000 in Vietnam, and over 400 domains in Malaysia have been blocked. Across the region, last season over 10,000 pirate service listings were removed from online marketplaces and social media platforms.
- Launched in 2020, the Premier League’s ‘Boot Out Piracy’ campaign aims to highlight the dangers of viewing illegal streams. Together with some of the biggest names in football, the Premier League speaks directly to fans across Asia, warning them of the risks of accessing Premier League matches through unauthorised channels. The campaign is showcased across broadcast channels and social media platforms in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
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