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Published on 2024-01-31 14:11:48
The Lagos State Police Command has brought charges against six individuals in the Igbosere Chief Magistrate’s Court for the alleged piracy of actress Toyin Abraham’s movie, ‘Malaika’. According to DAILY POST, ‘Malaika’ was first shown in Lagos on December 17, 2023, and had its theatrical release on December 22, 2023.
On Tuesday, police attorneys from the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Force CID, Alagbon in Ikoyi, Lagos, presented the defendants, Adekunle Segun, Kehinde Oseni, Adebiyi Sodiq, Oseni S. Akano, Adebiyi Suliat, and Agboola Motunrayo before Chief Magistrate E. Ogunkanmi. They were charged with conspiracy, theft of intellectual property, piracy, and cyber-related crimes.
The prosecutor, Morufu Animashaun, informed the court that the alleged illegal act was planned and executed in January 2024 at Apapa. He also stated that the defendants violated sections 411, 972, 415, and 87 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015. Despite the charges, the defendants pleaded not guilty.
Animashaun requested the court to detain them in a correctional center until the resolution of the case. It is important to note that Toyin Abraham recently disclosed her experience of panic attacks and hospitalization after discovering the piracy of her new movie.
It is a sobering reminder of the significant impact that piracy can have on creators and the entertainment industry. The protection of intellectual property is crucial for the continued growth and innovation in the film and television sector. The legal proceedings against the alleged perpetrators highlight the commitment of law enforcement to tackle piracy and protect the rights of artists and creators. The outcome of the case will be closely watched by the entertainment community and could set a precedent for future actions against piracy in Lagos State.
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