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Major Piracy Crackdown: 11 Arrested in Croatia, Millions in Damages Uncovered

In a sweeping operation across five Croatian counties, USKOK and the police have arrested 11 individuals involved in a large-scale piracy network. The suspects are accused of offenses related to intellectual property theft and unauthorized use of computer systems, with…

Cristal Azul Shutdown: Spanish Authorities Strike a Blow Against Piracy, Telegram Alters Stance

Spanish law enforcement has dismantled Cristal Azul, a popular Kodi add-on accused of enabling illegal football streaming to 78,000 users. The operation, which broadcasters claim cost them €42 million in losses, underscores the mounting pressure on piracy networks. Adding to…

FMovies Shutdown: Operators Confess, Vietnam Authorities Proceed with Prosecution

Two Vietnamese men accused of running the infamous FMovies piracy network have confessed to their roles in a years-long operation that reportedly generated substantial illicit profits. Authorities have confirmed the prosecution of Phan Thanh Cong and Nguyen Tuan Anh, both…

Pirate Bay Founders Criticize TV Series Depiction of Their Story

The recent Pirate Bay TV series, which dramatizes the tumultuous history of the infamous torrent site, has sparked reactions from key figures involved in its creation. Peter Sunde, co-founder of The Pirate Bay, and Rasmus Fleischer of Piratbyrån have expressed…

Cloudflare to EU: Protect Privacy and Security in Anti-Piracy Measures

Cloudflare is urging the European Commission to exclude it from the upcoming Piracy Watch List, despite requests from several rightsholder groups for its inclusion. The company emphasizes that while it acknowledges concerns about piracy, it is committed to safeguarding user…

Piracy Warnings Loom for Russian Cinemas Amid Surge in Legal Streaming Revenues

As Russia’s access to Hollywood blockbusters remains restricted, a troubling trend has emerged in its cinema industry. Many cinemas have resorted to selling tickets for short local films as a front for screening pirated Hollywood movies. Despite periodic threats of…

Argentine Court Orders Google to Remotely Remove Pirated IPTV App from Android Devices

In a groundbreaking move against piracy, an Argentine court has issued an unprecedented order targeting the illicit IPTV service MagisTV. Alongside blocking 69 associated domains, the court has mandated Google to immediately uninstall Magis TV apps from Android devices. This…

Operation 404.7 Shuts Down 675 Pirate Sites, Brazil’s ISPs Now Blocking Over 6,700 Domains

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security has announced new action under the ongoing Operation 404 anti-piracy campaign. In collaboration with international partners such as the City of London Police, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), the Alliance for Creativity and…

Fmovies Piracy Ring Shutdown: Vietnam and ACE Collaborate for Major Victory

A few weeks ago, Fmovies, a leading pirate streaming site, vanished from the internet. This shutdown occurred amidst a broader crackdown on piracy, including the recent takedown of AniWave. Today, it has been revealed that anti-piracy group ACE played a…

Major IPTV Piracy Ring Busted in Taiwan: 150+ Devices and Servers Confiscated, Operators Arrested

In a significant crackdown, Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has dismantled a pirate IPTV operation that had been illicitly streaming content for over two years. The operation, which authorities discovered was hidden in a seemingly abandoned house, resulted in the…