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Streameast, the world's largest illegal sports streaming platform with 1.6 billion views, was shut down after a global raid involving Europol and US authorities, leading to arrests and seizure of assets, marking a significant victory against sports piracy.
The largest illegal sports streaming service, Streameast, was shut down after a year-long investigation by the US-based anti-piracy group ACE, which involved law enforcement in Egypt. The platform illegally streamed major sports events, attracting over 1.6 billion visits annually. Two men were arrested, and links to a shell company in the UAE were uncovered, with authorities also monitoring potential copycat sites.
Five men were convicted in Las Vegas for running Jetflicks, an illegal streaming service with a larger catalog than Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon combined. They made millions by streaming pirated content to tens of thousands of subscribers. The men face various charges, including conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement, with potential sentences ranging from five to 48 years in prison. The FBI investigated the case.
Five men were convicted for operating Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal streaming services in the U.S., which generated millions in revenue and caused significant harm to TV program copyright owners. The men face up to 48 years in prison for conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement and other charges.