June 2, 2024 at 04:42PM
Spanish police dismantled an illegal media content distribution network that operated since 2015, generating over $5.7 million. Following a complaint by ACE, the police investigation revealed the network’s operation, including illegal IPTV service ‘TVMucho.’ Eight people were arrested in Spain, with a Dutch leader under investigation. Servers hosting illegal content were seized. Users could face fines due to the police gaining access to subscriber information.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
– Spanish police have dismantled a network of illegal media content distribution that has been operational since 2015 and has generated over $5,700,000.
– The network was discovered following a complaint from the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) regarding intellectual property rights violations on two web pages.
– The illegal IPTV service ‘TVMucho’ (also known as ‘Teeveeing’) had over 4 million visits in 2023 and provided 14,000 subscribers with illegal access to 130 international TV channels and numerous films and series.
– The organization used advanced technology to capture and distribute signals emitted via satellite in multiple countries, subsequently profiting around $5.7 million.
– Eight individuals have been arrested in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid, Oviedo, and Málaga, with a Dutch citizen believed to be the leader of the operation under investigation.
– The Spanish police have confiscated computers, material, and $86,400 from bank accounts, and shut down servers supporting 16 illegal streaming sites, redirecting visitors to a confiscation notice on the police website.
– Users with active subscriptions may face legal consequences as their information is now in the hands of the police, potentially resulting in fines for purchasing access to illegal streaming services.