Greek authorities launch major crackdown on illegal streaming services

Greek authorities have launched a major crackdown against illegal streaming services. Following months of preparations, last Friday witnessed more than 50 members of the police's electronic crimes division conducting synchronized operations across various regions, including Attica, Thessaloniki, Crete, the Peloponnese, Alexandroupoli, and Western Macedonia. The operations involved searches of homes, stores, and businesses.

During the raids, law enforcement discovered both digitally and manually compiled customer lists, encompassing thousands of users with detailed address information and mobile numbers. Additionally, substantial amounts of cash, various digital devices (such as computers equipped with illegal customer management software, mobile phones, and illegal decoders), and a multitude of digital financial transactions totaling hundreds of thousands of euros were...