Another Sim Lim Square retailer has been sentenced for selling illegal streaming devices (ISDs) that provided unlawful access to copyrighted content.
Lin Da, 36, 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.
Programming included Premier League football broadcasts as well as movies and TV shows belonging to members of the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE).
Reporting by The Straits Times of Singapore noted that the Premier League had sent a letter to Simder Trading in 2020, informing that it was awre Simder was selling illegal devices. The article identified specific matches and content from ACE members The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Premier League is also an ACE member.
Ongoing campaign
This announcement marked 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: A 37-year-old Singaporean had operated two shops in Sim Lim Square and was sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment and fined SGD $300,000.
- Case 2: On May 30 2025, the director of Ace Technologies Pte Ltd, a Chinese national, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and fined SGD $181,000 relating to 34 charges for selling illicit devices that provided access to programming from the Premier League and multiple Hollywood studios.
- Case 3: In November 2025, the director of Amconics Technology was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment and fined SGD $384,000. A total of 40 charges included the sale of illegal streaming subscription services online. It had been the largest prosecution up to that date
The Premier League began site blocking measures in 2020 and has since been involved in disabling nearly 800 illicit domains in Singapore; and more than 30,000 Asia-wide. Some cases remain open and raids are expected to continue, according to reporting by Asia IP.
In a prepared statement, ACE stated that it will continue working closely with The Premier League and 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.
Why it matters
Premier League General Counsel Kevin Plumb said: “… 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.
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.”
Further reading
Fourth Sim Lim Square retailer imprisoned for selling illegal streaming devices. Press release. January 28, 2026. Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) / Motion Picture Association
Singapore deepens crackdown on digital piracy with fourth Sim Lim Square sentencing. Article. January 30, 2026. by Cathy Li. Asia IP
4 months’ jail for Sim Lim Square seller of illicit streaming devices showing EPL games. Article. January 27, 2026. by Christine Tan. The Straits Times.
