Pirate Streamers Busted: How a €10 Billion Scandal Got Taken Down!
Italy’s Postal and Cybersecurity Police Service, with Eurojust and Europol, led “Taken Down,” the largest-ever international takedown of a pirate streaming service. The operation dismantled a network serving 22 million users, generating €250 million monthly. Authorities seized over 2,500 illegal channels, cryptocurrencies, and arrested multiple suspects across Europe.
Hot Take:
Who knew that pirate dreams could turn into a Netflix nightmare? This has to be the largest plot twist since the last season of “Game of Thrones.” The real showstopper here isn’t the illegal streams, but rather the sheer volume of cash these digital pirates were swimming in. If only they had a parrot to help count the loot!
Key Points:
- Operation “Taken Down” dismantled a massive pirate streaming service with 22 million users.
- This international crackdown involved 270 officers and spanned multiple countries.
- Estimated financial damage from the service was €10 billion annually.
- Authorities seized over 2,500 illegal channels and cryptocurrencies worth €1.65 million.
- Criminal charges include illegal streaming, unauthorized access, and money laundering.
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