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1.6 million euros and dozens of functioning servers were seized from criminals.
Austrian law enforcement agencies reported the arrest of 20 people associated with the illegal IPTV network, which has been operating since 2016. For seven years of its existence, this network has been engaged in decrypting and redistributing copyrighted television broadcasts to thousands of customers.
The investigation of criminal activity began after a complaint filed in Germany. During the investigation, an organized group of 80 people, all Turkish citizens, was identified.
The structure of the pirate network was hierarchical: suppliers decrypted TV signals, and resellers bought access and resold it to end users for up to $ 200 a year.
Although the pirate network was briefly advertised through Facebook *, word of mouth became the main channel for attracting customers, and some customers turned into resellers, contributing to the pyramid expansion of the network.
According to the Austrian police, 15 resellers and 3 suppliers were identified. Each reseller served between 300 and 2,500 customers, giving them access to illegal broadcasts for a one-year subscription.
The arrests took place in various regions of Austria, including Vienna, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Vorarlberg and Tyrol. During the operation, the following items were seized:
"The main participants of the criminal network owned luxury real estate, sports cars and a number of companies, clubs and private societies," the Austrian police said in a statement.
Some of the illegally obtained funds were invested in legitimate investments, thereby integrating criminals into higher economic circles.
The detainees confessed to committing commercial fraud, money laundering, violating the Access Control Act and violating the provisions of the Copyright Act.
Other members of the criminal group are currently located in Germany, where the center of their illegal activities is located, but local authorities have not yet begun legal proceedings, which means that it is highly likely that the perpetrators will be able to avoid punishment by hiding, for example, in another country.
This case clearly demonstrates that the use of illegal services can eventually lead to problems, both for the organizers and for consumers.
Although the cost of subscribing to such services may seem profitable, paying for it is actually an indirect support for illegal activities. Not to mention the fact that access can be lost at any time, and no one will return money for services paid in advance.
It is always better to use legal services from trusted providers. This ensures the stability of the services, the absence of unexpected blockages, and full compliance with the law.
Austrian law enforcement agencies reported the arrest of 20 people associated with the illegal IPTV network, which has been operating since 2016. For seven years of its existence, this network has been engaged in decrypting and redistributing copyrighted television broadcasts to thousands of customers.
The investigation of criminal activity began after a complaint filed in Germany. During the investigation, an organized group of 80 people, all Turkish citizens, was identified.
The structure of the pirate network was hierarchical: suppliers decrypted TV signals, and resellers bought access and resold it to end users for up to $ 200 a year.
Although the pirate network was briefly advertised through Facebook *, word of mouth became the main channel for attracting customers, and some customers turned into resellers, contributing to the pyramid expansion of the network.
According to the Austrian police, 15 resellers and 3 suppliers were identified. Each reseller served between 300 and 2,500 customers, giving them access to illegal broadcasts for a one-year subscription.
The arrests took place in various regions of Austria, including Vienna, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Vorarlberg and Tyrol. During the operation, the following items were seized:
- 1.6 million euros ($1.74 million or 157 million rubles) from 60 bank accounts;
- 35 servers used for signal decryption and distribution of IPTV channels;
- car Audi A7;
- 55 computer systems, hard drives, and smartphones.
"The main participants of the criminal network owned luxury real estate, sports cars and a number of companies, clubs and private societies," the Austrian police said in a statement.
Some of the illegally obtained funds were invested in legitimate investments, thereby integrating criminals into higher economic circles.
The detainees confessed to committing commercial fraud, money laundering, violating the Access Control Act and violating the provisions of the Copyright Act.
Other members of the criminal group are currently located in Germany, where the center of their illegal activities is located, but local authorities have not yet begun legal proceedings, which means that it is highly likely that the perpetrators will be able to avoid punishment by hiding, for example, in another country.
This case clearly demonstrates that the use of illegal services can eventually lead to problems, both for the organizers and for consumers.
Although the cost of subscribing to such services may seem profitable, paying for it is actually an indirect support for illegal activities. Not to mention the fact that access can be lost at any time, and no one will return money for services paid in advance.
It is always better to use legal services from trusted providers. This ensures the stability of the services, the absence of unexpected blockages, and full compliance with the law.
