Operation Kratos 2 Disrupts Illegal Streaming Networks, 29 Arrested
Summary
Europol says Operation Kratos 2 led to 29 arrests, dismantled nine piracy groups and took down more than 27,000 illegal streaming URLs. Investigators also identified thousands of related domains and IP addresses.
Key points
- Authorities arrested 29 suspects in a Europe-wide operation led by Bulgaria and Europol.
- Operation Kratos 2 dismantled nine organized crime groups involved in illegal streaming.
- More than 27,000 illegal streaming URLs were taken down; nearly 400,000 additional URLs were reported for suspension or removal.
- Investigators identified nearly 4,400 new domains and more than 18,000 IP addresses linked to piracy and other illegal activity.
- The seven-month operation included 148 house searches; authorities identified 86 suspects and referred 59 cases to courts.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Cross-border law enforcement crackdown on illegal streaming networks, including arrests and infrastructure takedowns.
- Impact
- Authorities arrested 29 alleged cybercriminals and dismantled nine organized crime groups. The operation took down more than 27,000 illegal streaming URLs. Europol said the sites infringed nearly 850,000 media items across 169 domains. Investigators also identified nearly 4,400 additional domains and more than 18,000 IP addresses linked to piracy and other illegal activity, enabling almost 400,000 more URLs to be reported for suspension or removal.
Countries
Belgiumsupported by anti-piracy associations, UEFA Europa League, La Liga, beIN Media Group and officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the UnitedBulgariaThe continent-wide collaboration, led by Bulgaria and the European Union’s police agency, allowed authorities to dismantle nine organized crime groups supporting the illicit streaming networks, officials said.Croatiaassociations, UEFA Europa League, La Liga, beIN Media Group and officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and theFranceUEFA Europa League, La Liga, beIN Media Group and officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the UnitedGreeceUEFA Europa League, La Liga, beIN Media Group and officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.IrelandEuropa League, La Liga, beIN Media Group and officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.ItalyLeague, La Liga, beIN Media Group and officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.PolandGroup and officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.Romaniaand officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.Spainfrom Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.the NetherlandsbeIN Media Group and officials from Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.the United KingdomBulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.United StatesFrance, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.