Tyali stressed that the preservation order does not mean criminal proceedings have commenced. Investigators identified approximately 104,667 MultiChoice-related transactions involving Grundlingh and his customers between January 2025 and April 2026. The preservation order was obtained without prior notice to Grundlingh, as permitted under POCA's non-conviction-based asset forfeiture provisions. Eastern Cape Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Samkelo Mtwana said the order demonstrates the NPA's commitment to targeting the financial gains of alleged criminal activity. The alleged large-scale piracy operation highlights the significant financial impact that cyber-enabled and intellectual property-related offences can have."