Europol’s Operation KRATOS 2, led by Bulgaria, dismantled illegal streaming networks, leading to 29 arrests, 9 organised crime groups disrupted and 86 suspects identified across multiple countries

The operation focused not only on shutting down websites but on disrupting the wider criminal ecosystem enabling the large-scale, cross-border distribution of pirated premium sports, film, and television content. Authorities uncovered complex technical infrastructures designed to evade detection, including separated hosting systems and distributed servers, and removed over 27,000 illegal streaming URLs. Europol played a key role in coordinating intelligence sharing, facilitating cross-border cooperation through SIENA, and supporting operational analysis to map the criminal networks…