Multichoice Cracks Down on Piracy Ring in Malawi, Arresting Suspects and Seizing Equipment

Leading African streaming platform, MultiChoice, in collaboration with the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), has successfully dismantled a piracy ring operating in Malawi. This breakthrough was announced by MultiChoice following an operation conducted with the Malawi Police Service on May 21, 2025. The raid resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of hundreds of pieces of illegal streaming equipment. The raid followed a capacity-building training program on anti-piracy measures organized by MultiChoice in collaboration with COSOMA, marking an important step in addressing piracy concerns in the country.