Europol Operation KRATOS 2 Results in 29 Arrests for Illegal Streaming Networks (heise.de)

• 29 arrests, nine networks dismantled
• 27,332 illegal streaming links removed
• Operation Sept. 2025 to April 2026, coordinated by Bulgaria
• 13 countries involved, 86 suspects identified
• Warning about malware and data theft risks

"Europol's Operation KRATOS 2 dismantled nine criminal networks and arrested 29 suspects in a coordinated crackdown on illegal streaming. Running from September 2025 to April 2026, the operation removed over 27,000 illegal streaming links. Coordinated by Bulgaria with Europol, law enforcement from 13 countries participated, identifying 86 suspects and searching 148 premises. Over 720,000 infringing objects were identified."