A criminal network providing illegal subscription television services in Greece has been dismantled, resulting in seven arrests and the identification of around 86,000 subscribers. The organization, operational since 2017, is reported to have generated over €7 million in illicit profits, causing an estimated loss of more than €50 million to legal providers. Authorities discovered that the group used a business model resembling that of a small Netflix, facilitating illegal broadcasting across locations, including Crete, Attica, and Aetolia-Acarnania.
The police operation targeted individuals linked to the network, including a father and his two sons who reportedly lived lavishly. A total of 25 additional suspects have been identified as intermediaries, with investigations ongoing. Seizures associated with cryptocurrencies and offshore bank accounts have also surfaced during the investigation, revealing sophisticated methods of money laundering used by the organization. The crackdown emphasizes the ongoing efforts of authorities to combat piracy within the digital content sector.
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