Operation KRATOS 2: Europol reports 29 arrests against illegal streaming

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Europol coordinated Operation KRATOS 2 with law-enforcement agencies from 13 countries and dismantled nine criminal networks tied to illegal streaming. The operation led to 29 arrests, 86 identified suspects, and the removal of more than 27,000 illegal streaming links. Investigators also targeted the underlying infrastructure, including thousands of domains and IP addresses used to support the services. Private-sector partners such as UEFA, LaLiga, and beIN Media Group assisted the investigation. The case highlights how rights holders and authorities are continuing to push against piracy platforms and the criminal infrastructure behind them.

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