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Source: Universal International Films, Inc.

HONG KONG INTERNET CAFÉ SHUT DOWN FOR PROVIDING PIRATED MOVIES
Hong Kong – On October 28, the Anti-Internet Piracy Team (AIPT) of Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department’s Intellectual Property Investigation Bureau (IPIB), acting on information developed by International Federation Against Copyright Theft – Greater China (IFACT-GC), raided an Internet café providing access to pirated movies and music for payment. This is the first ever piracy case involving an Internet café in Hong Kong.

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The International Federation Against Copyright Theft – Greater China (IFACT-GC) was established in 2006 by the Motion Picture Association to protect the film and television industry in the Greater China region from the adverse impact of piracy. IFACT-GC works closely with industry, government, law enforcement authorities and educational institutions to protect the film and television industry, retailers and consumers in Greater China.

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Education is crucial in the fight against piracy. Many people don't know what copyright theft is and are unaware of its serious consequences. IFACT-GC is committed to raising awareness of this important issue and is taking its copyright education campaign to schools and universities around the Greater China region as well as the workplace.

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IFACT-GC employs a multi-pronged approach to fighting piracy that includes conducting investigations against Internet pirates and cooperating with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department’s enforcement operations against illegal duplication operations.

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