The IPTV pirate service, whose name is unknown, offered access to 2.6 thousand. live TV channels and a VOD library of 23,000 locations. The service has generated over 3 million euros in profits annually.
The operation arrested four people who operated in the Málaga area and used various websites to advertise the pirated service. In addition, they have created a network of 95 resellers located in Spain, Great Britain, Malta, Portugal, Cyprus and Greece.
The proceeds of the illegal activities were laundered by the pirate organization by buying real estate and chattels in the province of Malaga and diverting the funds through Spanish companies to bank accounts in tax havens.
During the searches, 10 routers connected to 32 servers hosting illegal content were disconnected. They were located in France, the Netherlands and Spain. Also computer equipment, 2.8 thousand. euros in cash and two luxury vehicles worth 180,000. EUR.
The investigation into the case began in 2020 after a complaint filed by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a global coalition dedicated to fighting digital piracy. Police determined that the splinter group had been operating since 2012.
