Global Raid Ends Largest Illegal Sports Streaming Network
TL;DR
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.
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