Europol has conducted a major cross-border operation targeting illicit streaming services and digital piracy, successfully tracing approximately $55 million in cryptocurrency. The operation employed a novel strategy of making cryptocurrency purchases to identify and shut down criminal accounts, disrupting numerous piracy sites. #Europol #CryptoCounterStrategy
Keypoints
- Europol led a collaboration with EUIPO and Spanish police to combat online piracy.
- The operation focused on dismantling crypto-based illegal streaming services.
- Investigators purchased illicit services to trace cryptocurrency transactions.
- 43 sites and 25 IPTV services were targeted to disrupt piracy activities.
- The crackdown aimed to cut off criminal revenue streams and protect digital content.
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