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Europol disrupts network of illegal sports streaming providers

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Last updated: 2025/01/03 at 6:59 AM
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Last summer, the European Union’s law enforcement agency Europol conducted an operation during the European Championship and Paris Olympics to dismantle a network of illegal streaming providers. Spain’s top soccer league, La Liga, cooperated in the investigation, which identified over 560 resellers of pirated content, including movies, series, and TV channels. As a result, more than 100 suspects were identified and 11 were arrested. The operation aimed to combat digital piracy by targeting the publication, distribution, and broadcasting of copyrighted digital content. Over 30 servers, 270 IPTV devices, and 100 domains linked to illegal activities were seized, along with drugs, weapons, and approximately €1.6 million in cryptocurrency.

The network involved in the illegal streaming operation distributed more than 2,500 TV channels and reached over 22 million users worldwide without the consent of copyright holders. To further emphasize the magnitude of the operation, various countries such as Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK were involved. The operation, dubbed ‘Operation Kratos’, took place from June to September and brought together law enforcement authorities from different jurisdictions, including both EU and non-EU members, as well as EU agencies and private digital content companies. This initiative highlights the collaborative efforts to combat digital piracy and protect the rights of copyright holders.

The dismantling of this illegal streaming network during major sporting events like UEFA EURO 2024 and the Olympic Games demonstrates the ongoing challenge of digital piracy in the form of copyright infringement. The exploitation of pirated content affects not only the rights of content creators but also poses security risks due to the unlawful distribution of digital material. Through the seizure of servers, IPTV devices, and cryptocurrency, law enforcement agencies have aimed to disrupt the operations of these illegal streaming providers and hold them accountable for their actions.

In addition to addressing copyright infringement, the operation also uncovered illicit activities involving drugs, weapons, and the unlicensed distribution of digital content. The seizure of cryptocurrency equivalent to €1.6 million and €40,000 in cash illustrates the financial incentives behind illegal streaming operations and the significant profits generated from such activities. By targeting these illegal networks across multiple countries, law enforcement agencies have sent a clear message about the repercussions of engaging in digital piracy and the enforcement of copyright laws.

The collaboration between law enforcement authorities, EU agencies, and private digital content companies in ‘Operation Kratos’ underscores the importance of comprehensive efforts to combat digital piracy. By working together to identify and dismantle illegal streaming networks, these entities are striving to protect the intellectual property rights of content creators and ensure a fair and lawful digital environment. The operation serves as a warning to those engaging in illegal streaming activities that law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring and taking action against such violations.

Overall, the recent operation targeting illegal streaming providers during major sporting events underscores the global impact of digital piracy and the need for continued vigilance in combating this issue. By seizing servers, IPTV devices, and cryptocurrency, authorities have disrupted the operations of a significant network of illegal content distribution. Moving forward, collaboration between countries, EU agencies, and private companies will be crucial in addressing the challenges of digital piracy and protecting the rights of copyright holders in the digital age. This operation serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to uphold copyright laws and maintain a safe and lawful online environment for all users.

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